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§2943
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
§2945

§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:   [PL 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   [PL 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;   [PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 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;  
[PL 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  
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Guardian of donor.  The donor's guardian.  
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).
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