                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHO MAY MAKE ANATOMICAL GIFT BEFORE DONOR&#8217;S DEATH (§ 32.1-291.4)

Subject to § 32.1-291.8, an anatomical gift of a donor&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;s guardian.

HISTORY: 2007, cc. 92, 907.