Ga. Code § 44-5-142

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 44-5-142 - Anatomical gifts during life of donor

Subject to Code Section 44-5-146, 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 Code Section 44-5-143 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 advance directive for health care or durable power of attorney for health care 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.

OCGA § 44-5-142

Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 545,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2008.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 462, § 44, eff. 4/18/2002.