2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:1097 — Donation of blood

§1097.  Donation of blood

Notwithstanding any other provision of the laws of the state of Louisiana, a minor who has reached the age of seventeen years may give consent to the donation of his or her blood and to the penetration of tissue necessary to accomplish such donation, but such minor shall not be compensated therefor.  Such consent shall not be subject to deferments because of minority, and the consent of the parents or guardian of such a minor shall not be required in order to authorize such donation and penetration of tissue.  

Added by Acts 1972, No. 361, §1.  Amended by Acts 1978, No. 173, §1.  

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