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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subject to section 71-4831, 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 71-4828 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 driver's license and the donor is at least sixteen years of age;
(2) An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
(3) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
(4) The donor's guardian.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 71. Public Health and Welfare § 71-4827. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-71-public-health-and-welfare/ne-rev-st-sect-71-4827/
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