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  "legislation_title": "The Importation of Embryos, Ova and Semen Order 1980",
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  "heading": "Citation, extent and commencement",
  "text": "This order, which may be cited as the Importation of Embryos, Ova and Semen Order 1980, shall apply to Great Britain and shall come into operation on 1st March 1980.",
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