# W. Va. Code § 16-19-10: Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S10

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 16-19-10
- **Heading:** Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 16 / Article 19 / Section 10

## Text

(a) A person authorized to make an anatomical gift under section nine of this article may do so by:

(1) A document of gift signed by the authorized person; or

(2) An oral communication by the authorized person that is electronically recorded or is contemporaneously reduced to a record and signed by the person receiving the oral communication.

(b) An anatomical gift by a person authorized by section nine of this article may be amended or revoked orally or in writing by any member of a prior class who is reasonably available. If more than one member of the prior class is reasonably available, the gift made by the authorized person may be revoked only if a majority of the members of the same class are opposed to the anatomical gift. In the event of a tie vote, a health care surrogate shall be appointed to decide whether to honor, amend or revoke the anatomical gift of the decedent's body or part.

(c) A revocation under subsection (b) of this section is effective only if, before an incision has been made to remove a part from the donor's body or before invasive procedures have begun to prepare the recipient, the procurement organization, transplant hospital or physician or technician knows of the revocation.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-1 §16-19-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-2 §16-19-2. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-3 §16-19-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-4 §16-19-4. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-5 §16-19-5. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor"s death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-6 §16-19-6. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-7 §16-19-7. Refusal to make anatomical gift; effect of refusal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-8 §16-19-8. Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-9 §16-19-9. Who may make anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-10 §16-19-10. Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-11 §16-19-11. Persons who may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-12 §16-19-12. Search and notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-13 §16-19-13. Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-19-14 §16-19-14. Rights and duties of procurement organization and others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S14.md)

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