GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
CHAPTER 111L. BIOTECHNOLOGY.
Chapter 111L: Section 1. Policy; fostering research; prohibiting human reproductive cloning.
Chapter 111L: Section 2. Definitions.
Chapter 111L: Section 3. Research using human embryonic stem cells permitted; written approval
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Chapter 111L: Section 4. Information on choice of disposition of remaining embryos or gametes; informational pamphlet; informed consent form.
Chapter 111L: Section 5. Bank for umbilical cord blood and placental tissue; donations; exceptions for religious beliefs; agreements with research institutions; educational program.
Chapter 111L: Section 6. Public institutional review board; contract with research institutions.
Chapter 111L: Section 7. Refusal to conduct embryonic stem cell research by employee; retaliation prohibited; enforcement; notice of rights under chapter.
Chapter 111L: Section 8. Human reproductive cloning prohibited; creation of embryo for purpose of research; sale of embryos or gametes; enforcement.
Chapter 111L: Section 9. Biomedical research advisory council; membership and duties.
Chapter 111L: Section 10. Enforcement of chapter; procedure for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations; certificate of registration for research institutions.
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