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§ 32.1-291.4 Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death

Subject to § 32.1-291.8, 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 § 32.1-291.5 by:

1. The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is: a. Emancipated; or b. Authorized under state law to apply for a driver’s license because the donor is at least 15 years and six months of age;

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

3. A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

4. The donor’s guardian.

History

This law was first created in 2007. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 92 and 907 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2007, cc. 92, 907.

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