Section 19 in Jammu and Kashmir Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Sex Selection/determination (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules, 2006
19. Code of conduct to be observed by persons working at genetic counselling centres, genetic laboratories, genetic clinics, ultrasound clinics etc.
All persons including the owner, employee or any other associated with Genetic Counselling Centres, Genetic Laboratories, Genetic Clinics, Ultrasound Clinics, Imaging Centres registered under the Act. These rules shall (i)Not conduct or associate with or help in carrying out detection or disclosure of sex of foetus in any manner.(ii)Not employ or cause to be employed any person not possessing qualification necessary for carrying out prenatal diagnostic techniques/procedures and tests including ultrasonography.(iii)Not conduct or cause to be conducted or aid in conducting by himself or through any other person any technique or test or procedures for selection of sex before or after conception or for detection of sex of foetus except for the purposes specified in sub-section (2) of section 4 of the Act.(iv)Not conduct or cause to be conducted or aid in conducting by himself or through any other person any techniques or test or procedures under the Act at a place other than a place registered under the Act/the Rules.(v)Ensure that no provision of the Act and these Rules are violated in any manner.(vi)Ensure that the person conducting any techniques, test or procedure leading to detection of sex of foetus for purpose not covered under section 4 (2) of the Act or selection of sex before or after conception is informed that such procedures lead to violation of the Act and the Rules which are punishable offences.(vii)Help the law enforcing agencies in bringing to book the violators of the provisions of the Act and the Rules.(viii)Display his/her name and designation prominently on the dress worn by him/her.(ix)Write his/her name and designation in full under his/her signature;(x)On no account conduct or allow /cause to be conducted female foeticide;(xi)Not commit any other act of professional misconduct.
