§ 707C.4 — Human reproductive cloning — prohibitions — penalty

Iowa § 707C.4

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title XVI: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
• Ch. 707C: HUMAN STEM CELL RESEARCH AND CLONING

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1. A person shall not intentionally or knowingly do any of the following:
a. Perform or attempt to perform human reproductive cloning.
b. Participate in performing or in an attempt to perform human reproductive cloning.
c. Transfer or receive, in whole or in part, for the purpose of shipping, receiving, or
importing, the product of human reproductive cloning.
2. a. A person who violates subsection 1, paragraph “a” or “b”, is guilty of a class “C”
felony.
b. A person who violates subsection 1, paragraph “c”, is guilty of an aggravated
misdemeanor.
3. A person who violates this section in a manner that results in a pecuniary gain to the
person is subject to a civil penalty in an amount that is twice the amount of the gross gain.
4. Apersonwhoviolatesthissectionandwhoislicensedpursuanttochapter148issubject
to revocation of the person’s license.
5. A violation of this section is grounds for denial of an application for, denial of renewal
of, orrevocationofanylicense, permit, certification, oranyotherformofpermissionrequired
to practice or engage in any trade, occupation, or profession regulated by the state.