22 §2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

§2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

Subject to section 2948, an anatomical gift of a donor's body or part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education in the manner provided in section 2945 by: [2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]

1. Donor. The donor, if the donor is at least 18 years of age or is under 18 years of age and is:

A. An emancipated minor; or [2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]

B. Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 16 years of age; [2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]

[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]

2. Agent of donor. An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]

3. Parent of the donor. A parent of the donor, if the donor is under 18 years of age and not emancipated; or

[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]

4. Guardian of donor. The donor's guardian.

[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).