s 27
In forceOffence to remove tissue without consent or authorisation
Part 7Miscellaneous matters
27 Offence to remove tissue without consent or authorisation
A person must not remove tissue from the body of a person (whether living or dead) unless the removal is done in accordance with an authorisation under this Act.
Fault elements:
The person:
(a)
intentionally removes the tissue; and
(b) is reckless as to whether the removal is done in accordance with the authorisation.
Maximum penalty: 400 penalty units or imprisonment for 4 years.
Note for section 27
A medical practitioner does not commit an offence against this section by performing an autopsy under the direction of a coroner under the Coroners Act 1993, see section 43BE of the Criminal Code.
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