53O
In forceOffence — placing of an embryo
Part 4AProhibited practices
Division 3Other prohibited practices
53O Offence — placing of an embryo
(1)
A person commits a crime if the person places a human embryo in an animal.
(2)
A person commits a crime if the person places a human embryo in the body of a human, other than in a woman’s reproductive tract.
(3)
A person commits a crime if the person places an animal embryo in the body of a human for any period of gestation.
(4)
A person who commits an offence against this section is liable to a fine of 600 penalty units or imprisonment for 10 years or both.
Summary conviction penalty: A fine of 120 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years or both.
[Section 53O inserted: No. 18 of 2004 s. 8.]
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