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Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

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Chapter I

Preliminary

2 sections
§ 1 Short title, extent and commencement
§ 2 Definitions
Chapter II

Authorities To Regulate Assisted Reproductive Technology

12 sections
§ 3 National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board
§ 4 Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to National Board
§ 5 Powers and functions of National Board
§ 6 State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board
§ 7 Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to State Board
§ 8 Powers and functions of State Board
§ 9 Establishment of National Registry of clinics and banks
§ 10 Composition of National Registry
§ 11 Functions of National Registry
§ 12 Appointment of appropriate authority
§ 13 Functions of appropriate authority
§ 14 Powers of appropriate authority
Chapter III

Procedures for Registration

6 sections
§ 15 Registration of assisted reproductive technology clinic or assisted reproductive technology bank
§ 16 Grant of registration
§ 17 Renewal of registration
§ 18 Suspension or cancellation of registration
§ 19 Appeal
§ 20 Power to inspect premises, etc
Chapter IV

Duties of Assisted Reproductive Technology Clinic and Assisted Reproductive Technology B

11 sections
§ 21 General duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks
§ 22 Written informed consent
§ 23 Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks to keep accurate records
§ 24 Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics using human gametes and embryos
§ 25 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
§ 26 Sex selection
§ 27 Sourcing of gametes by assisted reproductive technology banks
§ 28 Storage and handling of human gametes and embryos
§ 29 Restriction on sale, etc., of human gametes, zygotes and embryos
§ 30 Research on human gametes and embryos
§ 31 Rights of child born through assisted reproductive technology
Chapter V

Offences And Penalties

6 sections
§ 32 Sex selective assisted reproductive technology
§ 33 Offences and penalties
§ 34 Punishment for contravention of provisions of Act or rules for which no specific punishment is provided
§ 35 Cognizance of offences
§ 36 Offences to be cognizable and bailable
§ 37 Offences by clinics or banks
Chapter VI

Miscellaneous

9 sections
§ 38 Power of Central Government to issue directions to National Board, National Registry and appropriate authority
§ 39 Power of State Government to issue directions to State Board, etc
§ 40 Power to search and seize records, etc
§ 41 Protection of action taken in good faith
§ 42 Power to make rules
§ 43 Power to make regulations
§ 44 Laying of rules, regulations and notifications
§ 45 Application of other laws not barred
§ 46 Power to remove difficulties

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