§ 2445. Applicability. 1. The provisions of this article shall not apply to the conduct of human research which is subject to, and which is in compliance with, policies and regulations promulgated by any agency of the federal government for the protection of human subjects.
2. Upon attestation, satisfactory to the commissioner, by an institution or agency that such institution or agency (a) conducts human research that is subject to and is in compliance with policies and regulations promulgated by any agency of the federal government for the protection of human subjects, and (b) conducts or proposes to conduct or authorize human research, which is not subject to but does or shall comply with federal policies and regulations, the commissioner may deem, subject to conditions, such institution or agency's human research in compliance with this article. Such attestation shall be submitted annually on or before January first to the department on a form prescribed by the commissioner.