707C.3 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “”Human reproductive cloning”” means human asexual reproduction, using somatic
cell nuclear transfer, for implantation or attempted implantation into a woman’s uterus or
substitute for a woman’s uterus. “”Human reproductive cloning”” does not include somatic cell
nuclear transfer performed for the purpose of creating embryonic stem cells.
2. “”Human 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. “”Oocyte”” means a human ovum.
4. “”Somatic cell nuclear transfer”” means a technique in which the nucleus of a human
somatic cell is injected or transplanted into a fertilized or unfertilized oocyte from which the
nucleus has been removed.
2007 Acts, ch 6, §3