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MT · Cap. 524

cap/524 (Cap. 524)

In force19 articlesText checked on 24 Oct 2026

Contents

  1. Art. 1 Short title.
  2. Art. 2 Interpretation.
  3. Art. 3 Establishment and composition of the Embryo Protection Authority.
  4. Art. 4 Functions and powers of the Authority.
  5. Art. 6 Unlawful procedures.
  6. Art. 7 Cryo-preservation of germ line cells and embryos.
  7. Art. 8 Improper use of human embryos.
  8. Art. 9 Donation and use of germ line cells.
  9. Art. 10 Prohibition of selection of sex.
  10. Art. 11 Prohibition of cloning. embryo transfer, and artificial fertilisation after death.
  11. Art. 13 Prohibition of artificial alteration ofhumangermline cells.
  12. Art. 14 Prohibition of formation of chimerae and hybrids.
  13. Art. 15 Prohibition of experimentationon human embryos.
  14. Art. 16 Wilful cause of death of embryos.
  15. Art. 17 Application of articles 121D and 248E(3) of the Criminal Code. Cap. 9
  16. Art. 19 Status of child born.
  17. Art. 20 Conscientious objection.
  18. Art. 21 Additional penalties. Cap. 464.
  19. Art. 23 Power to make regulations.