Arizona Laws 36-1703. Purchase of human eggs; prohibition; violation; classification; unprofessional conduct
A. A person shall not purchase or offer to purchase a human egg for human somatic cell nuclear transfer or for any purpose other than treatment of human infertility or for clinical investigation by a physician or clinic whose primary practice is treatment of human infertility. This section does not prohibit compensation of egg donors who provide or agree to provide eggs for the treatment of human infertility or for clinical investigation by a physician or clinic whose primary practice is treatment of human infertility.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-1703
- Clinical investigation: means activity conducted for the purpose of developing, refining or training in the process of in vitro fertilization for the treatment of human infertility, including experiments, investigations, clinical trials, and the development of new technology. See Arizona Laws 36-1701
- Egg: means an oocyte or egg cell of a human female. See Arizona Laws 36-1701
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Physician: means a person who is licensed pursuant to Title 32, Chapter 13 or 17. See Arizona Laws 36-1701
- Purchase: includes providing any cash, in-kind payment or other valuable financial or nonfinancial consideration. See Arizona Laws 36-1701
B. This section does not prohibit any of the following:
1. Treatment of human infertility that involves donated eggs.
2. Cryopreservation of human eggs.
3. Clinical investigation on unfertilized human eggs.
4. Donation of eggs without compensation for any purpose.
C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
D. A physician who knowingly violates this section commits an act of unprofessional conduct and is subject to license suspension or revocation pursuant to Title 32, Chapter 13 or 17.