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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Subject to the provisions of section 8 of P.L.2008, c. 50 (C.26:6-84), 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 5 of P.L.2008, c. 50 (C.26:6-81) by:
a. the donor, if the donor is an adult, or if the donor is a minor 14 years of age or older, whether or not the minor is emancipated;
b. an agent of the donor, unless the advance directive for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
c. a parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
d. the donor's guardian.
An anatomical gift made by a minor donor shall remain valid when the minor reaches 18 years of age.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 6-80 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-26-health-and-vital-statistics/nj-st-sect-26-6-80/
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