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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
22 §2959. Honoring decision of donors

Universal Citation:
22 ME Rev Stat § 2959 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

§2959. Honoring decision of donors

A person's decision to make a donation of that person's own body, organ or tissue after death must be honored. In the absence of a revocation or amendment under section 2946, health care providers and procurement organizations shall act in accordance with the donor's decision and may take appropriate actions to effect the gift. [2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).

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