11Offence—use of embryo that is not an excess ART embryo

11 Offence—use of embryo that is not an excess ART embryo

A person commits an offence if: (a) the person intentionally uses, outside the body of a woman, a human embryo: (i) that was created by fertilisation of a human egg by a human sperm; and (ii) that is not an excess ART embryo; and (b) the use is not for a purpose relating to the assisted reproductive technology treatment of a woman carried out by an accredited ART centre, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact; and (c) the use by the person is not permitted under section 28B (carrying out activities authorised by mitochondrial donation licences).

Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.