In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. “Adult stem cell” means a stem cell that is: derived from human tissue; and obtained after birth. “Commission” means the Stem Cell Research Commission. “Committee” means the independent scientific peer review committee that contracts with the Commission under § 10-436 of this subtitle. “Fund” means the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund established under § 10-434 of this subtitle. “Human cloning” means the replication of a human being through the production of a precise genetic copy of nuclear human DNA or any other human molecule, cell, or tissue in order to create a new human being or to allow development beyond an embryo. “Institutional review board” has the meaning stated in the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects. “Oocyte” means a female germ cell or egg. “State-funded stem cell research” means stem cell research conducted with State money and using: material obtained in accordance with § 10-438 of this subtitle; or adult stem cells. “Stem cell” means a human cell that has the ability to: divide indefinitely; give rise to many other types of specialized cells; and give rise to new stem cells with identical potential. “Valuable consideration” means financial gain or advantage in connection with material obtained in accordance with § 10-438 of this subtitle.