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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) This section applies to the use of sperm or eggs from a donor known to the individual who intends to become a parent through the use of the sperm or eggs.
(2) This section does not apply to the use of sperm or eggs donated to a tissue bank or fertility clinic by a donor who intended to remain anonymous either indefinitely or until a child that results from the use of the sperm or eggs becomes an adult.
(b) A person may not use sperm or eggs from a known donor after the donor's death for the purpose of assisted reproduction, if:
(1) The person knows that the known donor died and did not give consent for the posthumous use of the sperm or eggs; or
(2) The donor or the individual who intends to become a parent through the use of the sperm or eggs receives any remuneration for the donation or use of the sperm or eggs.
(c) A donor's consent to the posthumous use of the donor's sperm or eggs given on or after October 1, 2012 is not valid unless it is:
(1) In writing; and
(2) Signed by the donor or by some other person for the donor, in the presence of the donor, and at the express direction of the donor.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 20-111 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-20-111/
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