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PART I
TITLE XVI
CHAPTER 111L
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PART I
ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
(Chapters 1 through 182)
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TITLE XVI
PUBLIC HEALTH
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CHAPTER 111L
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Section 1
Policy; fostering research; prohibiting human reproductive cloning
Section 2
Definitions
Section 3
Research using human embryonic stem cells permitted; written approval
Section 4
Information on choice of disposition of remaining embryos or gametes; informational pamphlet; informed consent form
Section 5
Bank for umbilical cord blood and placental tissue; donations; exceptions for religious beliefs; agreements with research institutions; educational program
Section 6
Public institutional review board; contract with research institutions
Section 7
Refusal to conduct embryonic stem cell research by employee; retaliation prohibited; enforcement; notice of rights under chapter
Section 8
Human reproductive cloning prohibited; creation of embryo for purpose of research; sale of embryos or gametes; enforcement
Section 9
Biomedical research advisory council; membership and duties
Section 10
Enforcement of chapter; procedure for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations; certificate of registration for research institutions
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