South Carolina § 44-43-315 - Parties authorized to make anatomical gifts.
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§ 44-43-315. Parties authorized to make anatomical gifts.
Subject to Section 44-43-335, 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 44-43-320 by:
(1) the donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and 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 less than sixteen years of age; or
(4) the donor's guardian.
HISTORY: 2009 Act No. 4, SECTION 2, eff May 6, 2009.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-43-315 ("Parties authorized to make anatomical gifts.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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