Georgia § 44-5-142 Anatomical gifts during life of donor

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§ 44-5-142 — Anatomical gifts during life of donor

Georgia § 44-5-142

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O.C.G.A. § 44-5-142 (2026).

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Subject to Code Section 44-5-146 , 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 Code Section 44-5-143 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 16 years of age;

(2)An agent of the donor, unless the advance directive for health care or durable power of attorney for health care 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.

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Subject to Code Section 44-5-146 , 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 Code Section 44-5-143 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 16 years of age; (2) An agent of the donor, unless the advance directive for health care or durable power of attorney for health care 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.