2016 Utah Code
Title 26 - Utah Health Code
Chapter 18b - Organ Donation Contribution Fund
Section 101 - Organ Donation Contribution Fund created.

26-18b-101. Organ Donation Contribution Fund created.

• (1)
  • (a) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the Organ Donation Contribution Fund.
  • (b) The Organ Donation Contribution Fund shall consist of:
    • (i) private contributions;
    • (ii) donations or grants from public or private entities;
    • (iii) voluntary donations collected under Sections 41-1a-230.5 and 53-3-214.7; and
    • (iv) interest and earnings on fund money.
  • (c) The cost of administering the Organ Donation Contribution Fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

• (2) The Department of Health shall:
  • (a) administer the funds deposited in the Organ Donation Contribution Fund; and
  • (b) select qualified organizations and distribute the funds in the Organ Donation Contribution Fund in accordance with Subsection (3).

• (3)
  • (a) The funds in the Organ Donation Contribution Fund may be distributed to a selected organization that:
    • (i) promotes and supports organ donation;
    • (ii) assists in maintaining and operating a statewide organ donation registry; and
    • (iii) provides donor awareness education.
  • (b) An organization that meets the criteria of Subsections (3)(a)(i) through (iii) may apply to the Department of Health, in a manner prescribed by the department, to receive a portion of the money contained in the Organ Donation Contribution Fund.

Amended by Chapter 167, 2013 General Session
Amended by Chapter 400, 2013 General Session