Utah Code 76-7-401. Definitions

76-7-401. Definitions.
As used in this part:

(1)

“Assisted reproductive treatment” means a method of causing pregnancy by any means other than through sexual intercourse, including:

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Gamete: means a cell containing a haploid complement of DNA that has the potential to form an embryo when combined with another gamete, including:

(a)

a sperm;

(b)	an egg; or

(c)

nuclear DNA from one individual combined with the:

(i)	cytoplasm of another individual; or

(ii)	cytoplasmic DNA of another individual. See Utah Code 76-7-401
(a)	intrauterine or intracervical insemination;

(b)	donation of eggs or sperm;

(c)	donation of embryos;

(d)	in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer; and

(e)	intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

(2)

“Gamete” means a cell containing a haploid complement of DNA that has the potential to form an embryo when combined with another gamete, including:

(a)

a sperm;

(b)	an egg; or

(c)

nuclear DNA from one individual combined with the:

(i)	cytoplasm of another individual; or

(ii)	cytoplasmic DNA of another individual.

(3)	“Health care provider” means an individual listed in Subsection 78B-3-403(12).

Enacted by Chapter 133, 2021 General Session