Improper Experiment On Human Fetus
Chapter	112
Section	12J
WMS Code	112/12J
WMS Offense	FETUS, IMPROPER EXPERIMENT ON HUMAN c112 §12J
Elements	On [DATE OF OFFENSE:], not being excepted by law: (1) did use a live human fetus for scientific, laboratory, research or other experimentation; or (2) did knowingly perform experimentation, other than a routine pathological study, upon a dead human fetus without having obtained the consent of the parent or guardian; or (3) did perform or offer to perform an abortion where part or all of the consideration for such performance was that the fetal remains may be used for experimentation or other kind of research or study; or (4) did knowingly sell, transfer, distribute or give away a fetus or neonate for a use which was in violation of the provisions of G.L. c.112, §12J.
Penalty	5 Years
Right of Arrest	Felony Offense: A sworn police officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with probable cause, may effect an arrest without a warrant for a felony committed in a police officer's presence or upon probable cause to believe that a felony has been committed. (Commonwealth v. Phelps, 209 Mass. 398 (1911))
Notes
Second/Subsequent
Third Offense
Fourth Offense
Attempt to Commit	274/6/A	5 Years
Conspiracy to Commit	274/7	5 Years
Accessory Before	274/2	5 Years
Accessory After	274/4	7 Years
Effective Date	9/17/2008