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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subject to section 525A.08, an anatomical gift of a donor's body or part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education in the manner provided in section 525A.05 by:
(1) an adult donor;
(2) a minor donor, if the minor is:
(i) emancipated; or
(ii) authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 16 years of age;
(3) an agent of the donor, unless the health care directive, as defined in section 145C.01, subdivision 5a, 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts (Ch. 524-539) § 525A.04. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/probate-property-estates-guardianships-anatomical-gifts-ch-524-539/mn-st-sect-525a-04/
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