§ 3201. Live pathogenic microorganisms or viruses; sale or other
disposal; permission required. 1. No person shall sell or convey any
live pathogenic microorganisms or viruses other than vaccine virus to
any other person without permission of the commissioner, or in the city
of New York without the permission of the department of health of the
city of New York.

2. This section does not apply to diseased tissue, exudate, or other
specimens which are sent by physicians, dentists or veterinarians to
laboratories for examination as an aid in the diagnosis or control of
disease.