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Home » US Law » 2022 Code of Virginia » Title 32.1 - Health » Chapter 5.2 - Human Cloning

§ 32.1-162.21. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires another meaning: “Cloning” means the production of a precise genetic copy of a molecule, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), or of chromosomes. “Human cloning” means the creation of or attempt to create a human being by transferring the nucleus from a human cell from whatever source […]

§ 32.1-162.22. Human cloning prohibited; civil penalty

A. No person shall (i) perform human cloning or (ii) implant or attempt to implant the product of somatic cell nuclear transfer into a uterine environment so as to initiate a pregnancy or (iii) possess the product of human cloning or (iv) ship or receive the product of a somatic cell nuclear transfer in commerce […]