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

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WV Code › Chapter 16 › Article 19 › Section 4

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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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