Colorado § 15-19-204 - Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.
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§ 15-19-204. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.
Subject to section 15-19-208, 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 15-19-205 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 because 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.
Source: L. 2017: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 17-223), ch. 158, p. 541, § 1, effective August 9.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-34-104 as it existed prior to 2017.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "Disposition of Bodily Remains: Post-Death Aspects", see 12 Colo. Law. 439 (1983).
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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