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The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

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The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, establishes a comprehensive legal framework for fertility services in India, regulating all specialized clinics and banks that handle sperm, eggs, and embryos. It applies to medical providers, infertile couples, and egg or sperm donors, setting strict age limits and requiring facilities to be formally registered. This law matters because it ensures reproductive procedures follow safe, ethical standards while protecting the rights of children born through the use of these technologies. Additionally, it prohibits sex selection and prevents the exploitation of donors by mandating insurance coverage for their protection and requiring written informed consent.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II CHAPTER II →

  1. 3National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.
  2. 4Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to National Board.
  3. 5Powers and functions of National Board.
  4. 6State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board.
  5. 7Application of provisions of Surrogacy Act with respect to State Board.
  6. 8Powers and functions of State Board.
  7. 9Establishment of National Registry of clinics and banks.
  8. 10Composition of National Registry.
  9. 11Functions of National Registry.
  10. 12Appointment of appropriate authority.
  11. 13Functions of appropriate authority.
  12. 14Powers of appropriate authority.

Chapter III PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION →

  1. 15Registration of assisted reproductive technology clinic or assisted reproductive technology bank.
  2. 16Grant of registration.
  3. 17Renewal of registration.
  4. 18Suspension or cancellation of registration.
  5. 19Appeal.
  6. 20Power to inspect premises, etc.

Chapter IV DUTIES OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY CLINIC AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY BANK →

  1. 21General duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks.
  2. 22Written informed consent.
  3. 23Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks to keep accurate records.
  4. 24Duties of assisted reproductive technology clinics using human gametes and embryos.
  5. 25Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.
  6. 26Sex selection.
  7. 27Sourcing of gametes by assisted reproductive technology banks.
  8. 28Storage and handling of human gametes and embryos.
  9. 29Restriction on sale, etc., of human gametes, zygotes and embryos.
  10. 30Research on human gametes and embryos.
  11. 31Rights of child born through assisted reproductive technology.

Chapter V OFFENCES AND PENALTIES →

  1. 32Sex selective assisted reproductive technology.
  2. 33Offences and penalties.
  3. 34Punishment for contravention of provisions of Act or rules for which no specific punishment is provided.
  4. 35Cognizance of offences.
  5. 36Offences to be cognizable and bailable.
  6. 37Offences by clinics or banks.

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 38Power of Central Government to issue directions to National Board, National Registry and appropriate authority.
  2. 39Power of State Government to issue directions to State Board, etc.
  3. 40Power to search and seize records, etc.
  4. 41Protection of action taken in good faith.
  5. 42Power to make rules.
  6. 43Power to make regulations.
  7. 44Laying of rules, regulations and notifications.
  8. 45Application of other laws not barred.
  9. 46Power to remove difficulties.

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