Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00172:clause:1_23a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2006A00172
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 23A
Character Range: 13836–14371

23A  Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo

  A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and
 (b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.

Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.