House Journal: Page 1072: Thursday, March 28, 2002
42 clinical need, and subsequently donated for the
43 purpose of research.
44 2. This chapter shall not restrict areas of
45 scientific research not specifically prohibited,
46 including in vitro fertilization; the administration
47 of fertility-enhancing drugs; or be construed to
48 restrict areas of biomedical, agricultural, or
49 scientific research not specifically prohibited by
50 this chapter. This chapter shall not be interpreted
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1 to prohibit the performance of human stem cell
2 research in this state which is allowed as specified
3 in subsection 1, paragraph "d".
4 3. Nuclear transplantation, including somatic cell
5 nuclear transfer, shall not be performed in this state
6 until on or after July 1, 2006.
7 4. a. A person who violates subsection 1,
8 paragraph "a" or "b", is guilty of a class "C" felony.
9 b. A person who violates subsection 1, paragraph
10 "c", is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.
11 5. A person who violates this section in a manner
12 that results in a pecuniary gain to the person is
13 subject to a civil penalty in an amount that is twice
14 the amount of the gross gain.
15 6. A person who violates this section and who is
16 licensed pursuant to chapter 148, 150, or 150A is
17 subject to revocation of the person's license.
18 7. A violation of this section is grounds for
19 denial of an application for, denial of renewal of, or
20 revocation of any license, permit, certification, or
21 any other form of permission required to practice or
22 engage in any trade, occupation, or profession
23 regulated by the state.
24 Sec 5. NEW SECTION. 707B.5 DONATION AND INFORMED
25 CONSENT FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH.
26 Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to
27 the contrary, human embryos created only for the
28 purpose of in vitro fertilization, in excess of the
29 clinical need, may be donated for the purpose of stem
30 cell research and treatment and those human embryos
31 donated may be used for research and treatment, if the
32 donation meets all of the following requirements:
33 1. The donation is voluntary.
34 2. No inducement, monetary or of any other nature,
35 is offered in exchange for the donation.
36 3. Informed consent for the donation is obtained
37 from the individuals participating in the in vitro
38 fertilization treatments.
39 4. The individuals participating in the in vitro
40 fertilization treatments are informed that the human
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