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 § 16-19-4

Ch. 16PUBLIC HEALTH

Art. 19ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 16-19-4 (2026).

Text

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.

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