Minnesota § 145.41 - BLOOD DONATIONS, AGE OF DONOR

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 145.41 — BLOOD DONATIONS, AGE OF DONOR, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 145.41. BLOOD DONATIONS, AGE OF DONOR

(a) Any person of the age of 17 years or over may donate blood in any voluntary and noncompensatory blood program without the necessity of obtaining parental permission or authorization.

(b) A person who is 16 years of age may donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program if the person obtains written permission from the person's parent or guardian.

History:

1969 c 685 s 1; 1976 c 169 s 1; 2008 c 157 s 1

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Minnesota Statutes § 145.41 cover?

Section 145.41 ("BLOOD DONATIONS, AGE OF DONOR") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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