2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 451 - Dead Bodies
NRS 451.556 - Persons authorized to make anatomical gift before death of donor.
Subject to NRS 451.562, 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 NRS 451.558 by:
1. The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:
(a) Emancipated; or
(b) Authorized under state law to apply for a driver’s license because the donor is at least 16 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 an unemancipated minor; or
4. The donor’s guardian.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 782)
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