N.Y. Public Health Law § 3221: Definitions

§ 3221. Definitions. As used in this article:

1. "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.

2. "Recombinant DNA" means DNA molecules which;

(a) have been formed by joining together DNA segments in a cell-free

system and which have the capacity to enter a cell and to replicate in

such cell either autonomously or after they have become an integrated

part of such cell's genome; or

(b) are the result of a replication of the DNA molecules described in

paragraph (a) of this subdivision.

3. "Recombinant DNA activity" means the possession of recombinant DNA

by any person and any activity undertaken by any person for the

production of recombinant DNA.

4. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, or legal

entity of any kind, or a governmental agency, board or body.

5. "Cell-free system" means an environment outside of any cell or

cellular organism.