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Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-727: Human cloning

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  2. Title 63

A. As used in this section, the term:

1. "Human cloning" means human asexual reproduction,

accomplished by introducing the nuclear material of a human somatic

cell into a fertilized or unfertilized oocyte whose nucleus has been

removed or inactivated to produce a living organism (at any stage of

development) with a human genetic constitution;

2. "Somatic cell" means a diploid cell (having a complete set

of chromosomes) obtained or derived from a living or deceased human

body at any stage of development;

3. "Nucleus" means the cell structure that houses the

chromosomes, and thus the genes; and

4. "Oocyte" means the female germ cell, the egg.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity, public or

private, to:

1. Perform or attempt to perform human cloning;

2. Participate in an attempt to perform human cloning;

3. Ship, transfer, or receive the product of human cloning for

any purpose; or

4. Import the product of human cloning for any purpose.

C. Nothing in this section shall restrict areas of scientific

research not specifically prohibited by this section, including

research in the use of nuclear transfer or other cloning techniques

to produce molecules, DNA, cells other than human embryos, tissues,

organs, plants, or animals other than humans.

D. Any person or entity that is convicted of violating any

provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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