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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 130A. Public Health § 130A-412.6. Who may make an anatomical gift before donor's death

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Subject to G.S. 130A-412.10, an anatomical gift of a donor's body or body part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education in the manner provided in G.S. 130A-412.7 by:

(1) The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

a. Emancipated; or

b. Authorized under State law to apply for a drivers license because the donor is at least 16 years of age;

(2) An agent of the donor to the extent authorized under a power of attorney for health care or other record;

(3) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

(4) The donor's guardian.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 130A. Public Health § 130A-412.6. Who may make an anatomical gift before donor's death - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-130a-public-health/nc-gen-st-sect-130a-412-6/

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