CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHO MAY MAKE ANATOMICAL GIFT BEFORE DONOR’S DEATH (§ 32.1-291.4)

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: 2007, cc. 92, 907.