Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to in vitro fertilization.

     (b) As used in this section, “cloning” has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-56.5.

Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Level 6 felonybetween 6 mos. and 2 1/2 yearsup to $10,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7

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     (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) participates in cloning;

(2) implants or attempts to implant a cloned human embryo into a uterine environment to initiate a pregnancy; or

(3) ships or receives a cloned human embryo;

commits unlawful participation in human cloning, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.126-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.571.