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Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002
11AOffence—use of material created under mitochondrial donation licence
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11A Offence—use of material created under mitochondrial donation licence
A person commits an offence if: (a) the person intentionally uses any material (other than an excess ART embryo) created, developed or produced under a mitochondrial donation licence; and (b) the use of the material by the person is not permitted under section 28B (carrying out activities authorised by mitochondrial donation licences).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.