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

  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.  A person who violates this section and who is licensed pursuant to chapter 148 is subject 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, or revocation of any license, permit, certification, or any other form of permission required to practice or engage in any trade, occupation, or profession regulated by the state.

2007 Acts, ch 6, §4

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2008 Acts, ch 1088, §139