Georgia § 44-5-142 - Anatomical gifts during life of donor.
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§ 44-5-142. Anatomical gifts during life of donor.
Subject to Code Section 44-5-146, 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 Code Section 44-5-143 by: The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is: Emancipated; or Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 16 years of age; An agent of the donor, unless the advance directive for health care or durable power of attorney for health care prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift; A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or The donor's guardian. (Code 1981, § 44-5-142 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 503, § 1/SB 405.)
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