New Zealand human assisted reproductive techology act 2004
Section 11
11Restrictions on sex selection of human embryos
(1)No person may, for reproductive purposes,—
(a)select an in vitro human embryo for implantation into a human being on the basis of the sex of the embryo; or
(b)perform any procedure, or provide, prescribe, or administer any thing in order to ensure, or in order to increase the probability, that a human embryo will be of a particular sex.
(2)Every person commits an offence who contravenes this section and is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both.
(3)It is a defence to a charge of an offence against this section if the defendant proves that the act to which the charge relates was performed to prevent or treat a genetic disorder or disease.作者: viticulture 时间: 2012-12-30 10:48:08