Louisiana Statutes
§ 40:1079.3 — Donation of blood
Louisiana § 40:1079.3
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 40Public Health and Safety
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 40:1079.3 (2026).
Text
§1079.3. Donation of blood A. Notwithstanding any other provision of the laws of the state of Louisiana, a minor may give consent to the donation of his blood and to the penetration of tissue necessary to accomplish such donation if either of the following criteria is satisfied:
(1)The minor has reached the age of sixteen years and the written consent of the
parents, legal guardian, or person who has legal authority to consent on behalf of the minor
has been obtained.
(2)The minor has reached the age of seventeen years. The consent of the parents or
guardian of a minor who has reached the age of seventeen years shall not be required.
B. No minor shall be compensated for the donation of his blood.
C. Consent which is obtained pursuant to this Section shall not be subject to
deferments bec
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 1972, No. 361, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 173, §1; Acts 2010,
No. 145, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1097 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Nearby Sections
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§ 40:1079.1
Medical treatment§ 40:1079.11
Statement of purpose§ 40:1079.12
Definitions§ 40:1079.13
Consent requirements§ 40:1079.14
Facility requirements§ 40:1079.15
Parental involvement in counseling§ 40:1079.16
Limitation of liability§ 40:1079.17
Authorized resources§ 40:1079.18
Confidentiality§ 40:1079.2
Treatment for drug abuse§ 40:1079.3
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Louisiana § 40:1079.3, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/40%3A1079.3.