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3216 – Fetal Experimentation | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3216 bans nontherapeutic fetal experimentation and regulates fetal tissue use with strict consent and ethical standards.

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3216 – Fetal Experimentation

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 3216

Summary

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3216 prohibits nontherapeutic experimentation on unborn or live children, making it a third-degree felony. It also sets strict rules for the procurement and use of fetal tissue or organs, requiring informed consent and prohibiting compensation. The law aims to prevent unethical fetal experimentation and ensure ethical handling of fetal tissues.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3216 bans nontherapeutic fetal experimentation and regulates fetal tissue use with strict consent and ethical standards.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.