North Dakota: State Embryonic & Fetal Research Laws as of January, 2008 - Diabetes and Stem Cell Research in North Dakota

North Dakota: State Embryonic & Fetal Research Laws as of January, 2008

Permits research on fetus/embryo? - No - 8 Yes
Restricts research on aborted fetus/embryo? Yes, prohibits research on a living/non-living embryo or fetus - NA
Consent provision to conduct research on fetus/embryo - No - NA
Restricts research on fetus or embryo resulting from sources other than abortion - No - NA
Restrictions of purchase sale of human tissue for research - Yes, prohibits the sale of a fetus to be used for illegal purposes - NA

Notes:

Data are as of January 26, 2008.
There are four primary sources for embryonic stem cells: existing stem cell lines, aborted or miscarried embryos, unused in vitro fertilized embryos, and cloned embryos. Current federal policy limits federally funded research to research conducted on embryonic stem cell lines created before August 2001. Federal funding of research involving cloning for the purpose of reproduction or research is prohibited. However, there is no federal law banning human cloning altogether. The Food and Drug Administration has claimed authority over the regulation of human cloning technology as an investigational new drug (IND) and stated that at this time, they would not approve any projects involving human cloning for safety reasons, but Congress has not passed legislation confirming the FDA''s authority to prohibit cloning.
State laws may restrict the use of embryonic stem cells from some or all sources or specifically permit certain activities. State laws on the issue vary widely. States that specifically permit embryonic stem cell research have established guidelines for scientists such as consent requirements and approval and review processes for projects.