For the purpose of artificial fertilization it is purpose of artificial fertilization it is possible to use female and male sex cells or an embryo conserved by the method of freezing. The time of conservation is determined accord to the couple’s will by established procedure.
Legislation of Georgia on Surrogate Motherhood
Law of Georgia “On Health Protection”
Article 143.
Extracorporeal fertilization (IVF) is allowed:
For the purpose of treatment of infertility, as well as in case of risk of Transmission of genetic disease on a wife’s or a husband’s part, by using sex cells or an embryo of the couple or a donor, if the couple’s written consent has been obtained. For the purpose of transfer and growth of the embryo obtained as a result of fertilization to the uterus of another women (“surrogate mother”).
The couple’s written consent is obligator. The couple is considered to be parents in case of the childbirth with the responsibility and ensuing from it. A donor or a “surrogate mother” has no right to be recognized as a parent of the born child.
Article 144.