Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-270.2
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Human embryo – Stem cell research – Reporting system
Official statutory text
A. For the purposes of the Advancement in Stem Cell Cures and
Therapies Act, "human embryo" means a living organism of the species
Homo sapiens at the earliest stage of development, including the
single-cell stage, that is not located in the body of a woman.
B. Research on human tissue regeneration and human diseases
using adult stem cells and stem cells obtained from umbilical cord
blood and amniotic fluid may be conducted in this state, provided
that the research is performed:
1. Safely and ethically;
2. Only on embryonic stem cell lines created prior to August 1,
2001, and in accordance with federal law as it existed on November
1, 2007; and
3. Without the use of a human embryo, including a human embryo
produced using cloning technology.
C. When research is performed in accordance with the
Advancement in Stem Cell Cures and Therapies Act, a person or
governmental body shall not:
1. Restrict public funds designated for the stem cell research;
or
2. Obstruct or provide disincentives for the stem cell
research.
D. The State Department of Health shall establish a reporting
system that collects information regarding all activities carried
out in accordance with this section.
E. The Department shall submit a report with all information
collected pursuant to subsection D of this section to the Governor,
the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the
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President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate no later than
December 31 of each year.
F. Provided that there is no stem cell research to report that
year, the Department does not need to file a report.
Therapies Act, "human embryo" means a living organism of the species
Homo sapiens at the earliest stage of development, including the
single-cell stage, that is not located in the body of a woman.
B. Research on human tissue regeneration and human diseases
using adult stem cells and stem cells obtained from umbilical cord
blood and amniotic fluid may be conducted in this state, provided
that the research is performed:
1. Safely and ethically;
2. Only on embryonic stem cell lines created prior to August 1,
2001, and in accordance with federal law as it existed on November
1, 2007; and
3. Without the use of a human embryo, including a human embryo
produced using cloning technology.
C. When research is performed in accordance with the
Advancement in Stem Cell Cures and Therapies Act, a person or
governmental body shall not:
1. Restrict public funds designated for the stem cell research;
or
2. Obstruct or provide disincentives for the stem cell
research.
D. The State Department of Health shall establish a reporting
system that collects information regarding all activities carried
out in accordance with this section.
E. The Department shall submit a report with all information
collected pursuant to subsection D of this section to the Governor,
the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 167
President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate no later than
December 31 of each year.
F. Provided that there is no stem cell research to report that
year, the Department does not need to file a report.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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