Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00295:section:23a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00295
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 23A
Character Range: 22154–22686

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 general licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.