Montana § 72-17-311 Eye Enucleations -- Enucleators -- Qualifications

Montana Statutes

§ 72-17-311 — Eye Enucleations -- Enucleators -- Qualifications

Montana § 72-17-311

Title 72ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS

Ch. 17ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

Part 3Regulation -- Qualifications

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Mont. Code Ann. § 72-17-311 (2026).

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72-17-311 . Eye enucleations -- enucleators -- qualifications.

(1)Eye enucleations for purposes of anatomical gifts may be performed:

(a)by a licensed physician or surgeon; or

(b)by an enucleator trained in eye enucleation.

(2)An acceptable course in eye enucleation must include the anatomy and physiology of the eye, instruction in maintaining a sterile field during the enucleation procedure, and use of appropriate instruments and sterile procedures for removal and preservation of corneal tissue.

(3)Certification of satisfactory completion of a course in eye enucleation must be provided by the ophthalmologist who teaches the course. This certification qualifies an enucleator to perform eye enucleations for a period of 3 years from the date of completion of the course.

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72-17-311 . Eye enucleations -- enucleators -- qualifications. (1) Eye enucleations for purposes of anatomical gifts may be performed:
(a) by a licensed physician or surgeon; or
(b) by an enucleator trained in eye enucleation.
(2) An acceptable course in eye enucleation must include the anatomy and physiology of the eye, instruction in maintaining a sterile field during the enucleation procedure, and use of appropriate instruments and sterile procedures for removal and preservation of corneal tissue.
(3) Certification of satisfactory completion of a course in eye enucleation must be provided by the ophthalmologist who teaches the course. This certification qualifies an enucleator to perform eye enucleations for a period of 3 years from the date of completion of the course.