Cap. 524 чл. 8Improper use of human embryos.

(1) Whosoever, other than for the purpose of implantation in a prospective parent as may be authorized by the provisions of this Act, disposes of, hands over or acquires a human embryo produced outside the body, or removes such embryo from a prospective parent before the completion of implantation in the womb, shall be guilty of an offence and, on conviction, shall be liable to the punishment of a fine (multa) of not less than five thousand euro (€5,000) and not exceeding fifteen thousand euro (€15,000) or to imprisonment not exceeding three years or to both such fine and imprisonment.

(2) Whosoever causes a human fertilised egg to develop further outside the body for any purpose other than in order to bring about a pregnancy, shall be guilty of an offence and, on conviction, shall be liable to the punishment of a fine (multa) of not less than five thousand euro (€5,000) and not exceeding fifteen thousand euro (€15,000) or to imprisonment not exceeding three years or to both such fine and imprisonment.