76-840. Same; definitions. As used in K.S.A. 76-835 through 76-840, and amendments thereto:
(a) "Adult, cord blood and related stem cells" are stem cells derived from postnatal tissue cells, umbilical cord blood and cord tissue including Wharton's jelly, amniotic fluid and placental tissue.
(b) "Embryonic stem cells" are stem cells derived from early stage human embryos, up to and including the blastocyst stage.
(c) "Facilities" include all equipment used by the midwest stem cell therapy center.
(d) "Fetal tissue cells" are cells harvested from aborted fetal tissue.
(e) "Non-embryonic stem cells" are stem cells such as iPS cells (induced pluripotent stem cells) generated from adult somatic cells or other non-embryonic tissue cells without any embryonic component.
History: L. 2013, ch. 114, ยง 6; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property
Article 8 - University Of Kansas Medical Education And Clinical Facilities And Personnel
76-812 General powers of board of regents; rules and regulations.
76-813 Credit of state or political subdivision not pledged.
76-814 Execution and performance of certain contracts.
76-815 Revenue bonds; terms; disposition of excess funds.
76-817 Revenues and other moneys; fees, tuition, rents and charges.
76-818 Bond proceeds and other moneys deemed trust funds; use; investment.
76-820 Negotiability of bonds.
76-821 Bonds eligible for investment.
76-822 Revenue refunding bonds.
76-823 Exemption from taxation.
76-824 Statutory construction.
76-830 Payment and computation of repayment amounts.
76-835 Midwest stem cell therapy center; powers, duties and functions.
76-836 Same; appointment and duties of director; annual report to legislature.
76-837 Same; midwest stem cell therapy center fund.
76-838 Same; advisory board; members; duties and compensation.
76-839 Same; no embryonic stem cells or fetal tissue cells used.