# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 04 — Maryland Technology Development Corporation

### Chapter 08 — Stem Cell Research Commission

#### Regulation .03 Definitions.

*COMAR 14.04.08.03*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) Applicant.

    (a) “Applicant” means a person located in Maryland who applies for the financial assistance provided pursuant to this chapter.

    (b) “Applicant” includes a public or private institution of higher education and a public or private corporation.

  (2) “Commission” means the Stem Cell Research Commission created under §10-431 of the Act.

  (3) “Corporation” means the Maryland Technology Development Corporation.

  (4) “Financial assistance” means a grant or loan from the Fund.

  (5) “Fund” means the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund created under §10-434 of the Act.

  (6) “Grantee” means an applicant who has been awarded financial assistance, whether in the form of a grant or a loan.

  (7) “Human stem cell” means a stem cell derived from human tissue.

  (8) “Institutional Review Board (IRB)” has the meaning stated in 45 CFR §46.102.

  (9) “Program” means the program for State-funded stem cell research authorized by the Act.

  (10) “Stem cell research” means basic, translational, or clinical research that:

    (a) Is conducted in Maryland; and

    (b) Uses human stem cells derived from:

      (i) Tissue obtained after the birth of a human being; or

      (ii) Unused IVF material.

  (11) “State-funded stem cell research” means, in addition to the meaning stated in §10-429(i) of the Act, stem cell research that receives financial assistance.

  (12) “Stem cell” has the meaning stated in §10-429(j) of the Act.

  (13) “Unused IVF material” means the unused material described in §§10-438 and 10-439 of the Act.