# W. Va. Code § 16-19-4: Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A19_S4

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 16-19-4
- **Heading:** Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
- **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 4

## 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.

## 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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