Indiana Code 35-46-5-2. Unlawful participation in human cloning; exception
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Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to in vitro fertilization.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7
(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:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
(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.