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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
Crimes
Chapter 873
Sale Of Anatomical Matter
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Section 873.05, Florida Statutes 2001

873.05  Advertising or sale of human embryos prohibited.--

(1)  No person shall knowingly advertise or offer to purchase or sell, or purchase, sell, or otherwise transfer, any human embryo for valuable consideration.

(2)  As used in this section, the term "valuable consideration" does not include the reasonable costs associated with the removal, storage, and transportation of a human embryo.

(3)  A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 5, ch. 84-264; s. 4, ch. 87-372.