Nevada § 451.594 - Donor registry
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.594 — Donor registry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 451.594. Donor registry
1. A person shall not create or maintain a donor registry unless the donor registry
complies with the provisions of NRS 451.500 to 451.598 , inclusive, and all other applicable provisions of federal and state law. 2. A donor registry must: (a) Allow a donor or other person authorized under NRS 451.556 to include on the donor registry a statement or symbol that the donor has made, amended
or revoked an anatomical gift; (b) Be accessible to a procurement organization to allow it to obtain relevant information
on the donor registry to determine, at or near death of the donor or a prospective
donor, whether the donor or prospective donor has made, amended or revoked an anatomical
gift; and (c) Be accessible for purposes of paragraphs (a) and (b) 7 days a week on a 24-hour
basis. 3. Personally identifiable information on a donor registry about a donor or prospective
donor may not be used or disclosed without the express consent of the donor, prospective
donor or person that made the anatomical gift for any purpose other than to determine,
at or near death of the donor or prospective donor, whether the donor or prospective
donor has made, amended or revoked an anatomical gift. 4. This section does not apply to a donor registry that is created to contain records
of anatomical gifts and amendments to or revocations of anatomical gifts of only the
whole body of a donor for the purpose of research or education.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 451.594
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.594 cover?
Section 451.594 ("Donor registry") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 451.594?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.594" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 451.594 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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