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With the prohibitions on commercialization now in effect, are sperm/egg donors and surrogates denied payment?

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With the prohibitions on commercialization now in effect, are sperm/egg donors and surrogates denied payment?

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The prohibitions concerning the purchase of sperm/eggs (gametes) from donors and the payment or offer of compensation to surrogate mothers and those arranging for the services of a surrogate mother came into force on April 22, 2004. As a result, a person can no longer purchase sperm or eggs from a donor nor can payment be given to a woman providing surrogacy services. Gametes donated prior to December 1, 2007, can still be used as long as consent for such use has been provided. Payments made in relation to a surrogacy agreement entered into before April 22, 2004, are not subject to the prohibition; however, any payments made in relation to a surrogacy agreement that was entered into after that date, are prohibited. The Act allows for donors and surrogate mothers to be reimbursed for expenditures provided that the expenditures are receipted, and that they meet licensing and regulatory requirements. Regulations regarding reimbursement are currently being developed to clarify what types o

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