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SECTION 121
Definitions
Domestic Relations (DOM) CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 8
§ 121. Definitions. When used in this article, unless the context or
subject matter manifestly requires a different interpretation:

1. "Genetic surrogate" shall mean a person who gives birth to a child
who is the person's genetic child pursuant to a genetic surrogate
parenting agreement.

2. "Genetic surrogate parenting agreement" shall mean any agreement,
oral or written, in which:

(a) a genetic surrogate agrees either to be inseminated with the sperm
of a person who is not their spouse or to be impregnated with an embryo
that is the product of the genetic surrogate's ovum fertilized with the
sperm of a person who is not their spouse; and

(b) the genetic surrogate agrees to, or intends to, surrender or
consent to the adoption of the child born as a result of such
insemination or impregnation.