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The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

Central

An Act for the regulation and supervision of the assisted reproductive technology clinics and the assisted reproductive technology banks, prevention of misuse, safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology services for addressing the issues of reproductive health where assisted reproductive technlogy is required for becoming a parent or for freezing gametes, embryos, embryonic tissues for further use due to infertility, disease or social or medical concerns and for regulation and supervision of research and development and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
42 of 2021
Ministry
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department
Department of Health Research
Enacted
18 Dec 2021

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46 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.
  4. Section 4Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to National Board.
  5. Section 5Powers and functions of National Board.
  6. Section 6State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.
  7. Section 7Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to State Board.
  8. Section 8Powers and functions of State Board.
  9. Section 9Establishment of National Registry of clinics and banks.
  10. Section 10Composition of National Registry.
  11. Section 11Functions of National Registry.
  12. Section 12Appointment of appropriate authority.
  13. Section 13Functions of appropriate authority.
  14. Section 14Powers of appropriate authority.
  15. Section 15Registration of assisted reproductive technology clinic or assisted reproductive technology bank.
  16. Section 16Grant of registration.
  17. Section 17Renewal of registration.
  18. Section 18Suspension or cancellation of registration.
  19. Section 19Appeal.
  20. Section 20Power to inspect premises, etc.
  21. Section 21General duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks.
  22. Section 22Written informed consent.
  23. Section 23Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks to keep accurate records.
  24. Section 24Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics using human gametes and embryos.
  25. Section 25Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.
  26. Section 26Sex selection.
  27. Section 27Sourcing of gametes by assisted reproductive technology banks.
  28. Section 28Storage and handling of human gametes and embryos.
  29. Section 29Restriction on sale, etc., of human gametes, zygotes and embryos.
  30. Section 30Research on human gametes and embryos.
  31. Section 31Rights of child born through assisted reproductive technology.
  32. Section 32Sex selective assisted reproductive technology.
  33. Section 33Offences and penalties.
  34. Section 34Punishment for contravention of provisions of Act or rules for which no specific punishment is provided.
  35. Section 35Cognizance of offences.
  36. Section 36Offences to be cognizable and bailable.
  37. Section 37Offences by clinics or banks.
  38. Section 38Power of Central Government to issue directions to National Board, National Registry and appropriate authority.
  39. Section 39Power of State Government to issue directions to State Board, etc.
  40. Section 40Power to search and seize records, etc.
  41. Section 41Protection of action taken in good faith.
  42. Section 42Power to make rules.
  43. Section 43Power to make regulations.
  44. Section 44Laying of rules, regulations and notifications.
  45. Section 45Application of other laws not barred.
  46. Section 46Power to remove difficulties.