Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 24 - Health and Safety. > Article 10 - Consent to Medical Care; Emergency Care; Transfusions, 24-10-1 through 24-10-6. > Section 24-10-6 - Blood donation; minors.

Section 24-10-6 - Blood donation; minors.

24-10-6. Blood donation; minors.

A.     A minor who is at least seventeen years of age may donate blood to a licensed, accredited or approved blood bank, storage facility or hospital without parental consent.   

B.     A minor shall not receive monetary payment from a licensed, accredited or approved blood bank, storage facility or hospital for a donation of blood or blood components.