Section 944.1 - Removal of Pituitary Gland - DonationA. Any physician licensed in this state, when performing an autopsy, whether by statutory authority or permission of the next of kin, may remove or cause to have removed by a qualified person the pituitary gland from the body of the decedent if a cranial examination is performed. The physician or other qualified person or hospital is further authorized to donate the pituitary gland to the National Hormone and Pituitary Program as established by the National Institute of Health for the preparation of human growth hormone. Said persons and hospital shall not be subject to either criminal or civil liability for such removal or donation.B. The pituitary gland shall not be donated pursuant to the provisions of this section if the next of kin of the decedent notifies the physician performing the autopsy prior to said autopsy that he objects to such donation.C. This section is not subject to the provisions of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 944.1
Repealed by Laws 2014 , c. 293, s. 23, eff. 11/1/2014.Added by Laws 1985, c. 80, § 1, emerg. eff. 5/23/1985.