§ 3221 — Definitions

§ 3221. Definitions. As used in this article:\n 1. "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.\n 2. "Recombinant DNA" means DNA molecules which;\n (a) have been formed by joining together DNA segments in a cell-free\nsystem and which have the capacity to enter a cell and to replicate in\nsuch cell either autonomously or after they have become an integrated\npart of such cell's genome; or\n (b) are the result of a replication of the DNA molecules described in\nparagraph (a) of this subdivision.\n 3. "Recombinant DNA activity" means the possession of recombinant DNA\nby any person and any activity undertaken by any person for the\nproduction of recombinant DNA.\n 4. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, or legal\nentity of any kind, or a governmental agency, board or body.\n 5. "Cell-free system" means an environment outside of any cell or\ncellular organism.\n