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12 lines
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# Wellspring: Genetic engineering:
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## Somatic cell editing:
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Somatic cells may be modified for non-cosmetic purposes without restriction, as long as the activity does not constitute a Non-Ameliorable Harmful Activity (`NAHA`) as defined elsewhere in this constitution.
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Somatic cells may be edited for cosmetic purposes without restriction as long as the subject of the modification is sui juris and the activity does not constitute a `NAHA`.
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## Germ line editing:
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All germ-line editing is automatically classified as being a `NAHA` **by default** and the burden of proof that it is not a `NAHA` rests on the entity producing the specimen. Furthemore the conagent engaging in the activity must demonstrate that **all** descendants of their germ-line edited specimen can be completely tracked, labeled and kept within the confines of their own private property, or of the property of the conagents to whom they sell/distribute them, **beyond reasonable doubt**.
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