2018 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
22 §2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
§2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
Subject to section 2948, 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 2945 by: [2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
1. Donor. The donor, if the donor is at least 18 years of age or is under 18 years of age and is:
A. An emancipated minor; or [2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
B. Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 16 years of age; [2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]
2. Agent of donor. An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]
3. Parent of the donor. A parent of the donor, if the donor is under 18 years of age and not emancipated; or
[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]
4. Guardian of donor. The donor's guardian.
[ 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).
