West Virginia § 16-19-4 Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

West Virginia Statutes

§ 16-19-4 — Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

West Virginia·Ch. 16 PUBLIC HEALTH·Art. 19 ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

Subject to section eight of this article, an anatomical gift may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education by:

(1)The donor, if the donor is an adult;

(2)The donor, if the donor is a minor and is emancipated or sixteen (16) years of age or older;

(3)An agent of the donor, unless the medical power of attorney or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

(4)A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

(5)The donor's guardian.

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Subject to section eight of this article, an anatomical gift may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education by:

(1) The donor, if the donor is an adult;

(2) The donor, if the donor is a minor and is emancipated or sixteen (16) years of age or older;

(3) An agent of the donor, unless the medical power of attorney or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

(4) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

(5) The donor's guardian.

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Legislative History

2008 Reg. Sess., HB4304; 2000 Reg. Sess., HB4587; 1983 Reg. Sess., SB15; 1979 Reg. Sess., HB1119; 1976 Reg. Sess., SB387; 1973 Reg. Sess., SB79; 1970 Reg. Sess., HB537