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Article L1273-2 of the French Public Health Code

As stated in Article 511-9 of the French Penal Code, reproduced below:

“Obtaining gametes in return for payment, in whatever form, with the exception of payment for services provided by establishments preparing and preserving these gametes, is punishable by five years’ imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros.

The same penalties shall apply to any person who assists in obtaining gametes in return for payment in any form whatsoever, or provides gametes from donations to third parties for consideration. “

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Article L1273-2

Comme il est dit à l’article 511-9 du code pénal ci-après reproduit :

” Le fait d’obtenir des gamètes contre un paiement, quelle qu’en soit la forme, à l’exception du paiement des prestations assurées par les établissements effectuant la préparation et la conservation de ces gamètes, est puni de cinq ans d’emprisonnement et de 75 000 euros d’amende.

Est puni des mêmes peines le fait d’apporter son entremise pour favoriser l’obtention de gamètes contre un paiement, quelle qu’en soit la forme, ou de remettre à des tiers, à titre onéreux, des gamètes provenant de dons. “

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