HB 1775 - DIGEST

Declares that it is unlawful for any person or entity, public or private, to intentionally or knowingly: (1) Perform or attempt to perform human cloning;

(2) Participate in an attempt to perform human cloning;

(3) Transfer or receive the product of human cloning for any purpose; or

(4) Transfer or receive, in whole or in part, any oocyte, embryo, fetus, or human somatic cell, for the purpose of human cloning.

Declares that nothing in this chapter restricts areas of scientific research not specifically prohibited by this act, including in vitro fertilization, the administration of fertility enhancing drugs, research in the use of nuclear transfer or other cloning techniques to produce molecules, DNA, tissues, organs, plants, or animals other than humans, or cells other than human embryos.

Provides that a person or entity that violates section 3 (1) or (2) of this act is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

Provides that a person or entity that violates section 3 (3) or (4) of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Declares that a person or entity that violates any provision of this act and derives a pecuniary gain from such violation shall be fined five thousand dollars or twice the amount of gross gain, or intermediate amount, at the court's discretion.