As stated in Article 511-19-1 of the Criminal Code, reproduced below:
Art. 511-19-1 -The removal, preservation or use of embryonic or foetal tissues or cells following termination of pregnancy under conditions that do not comply with those set out in the first, second and fourth paragraphs of Article L. 1241-5 of the Public Health Code or for purposes other than diagnostic, therapeutic or scientific purposes is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of 30,000 euros.