This legislation has been repealed.
Objection by later spouse15. Objection by later spouse (1) If- (a) after the donor has given consent under section 12 in respect of an oocyte, sperm or embryo, the donor marries or commences living in a de facto relationship; and (b) the spouse of the donor objects to the use of the oocyte, sperm or embryo in any treatment procedure, or a treatment procedure of a particular kind or in a particular case- the oocyte, sperm or embryo must not be used in any treatment procedure, or in a treatment procedure of the particular kind or in a particular case, as the case requires. (2) An objection- (a) must be in writing; and (b) must be lodged- (i) at the place where the consent of the donor was lodged; or (ii) at the place where the sperm, oocyte or embryo to which the consent relates is kept or stored or where it is to be used; or (iii) in accordance with the regulations. (3) An objection may be withdrawn at any time. (4) The withdrawal of an objection- (a) must be in writing; and (b) must be lodged- (i) at the place where the objection was lodged; or (ii) at the place where the sperm, oocyte or embryo to which the consent relates is kept or stored or where it is to be used; or (iii) in accordance with the regulations. (5) An objection by a spouse of a donor (whether married or living together in a de facto relationship) lapses if the donor and that spouse are no longer living together as husband and wife on a genuine domestic basis.