Utah Code § 26B-7-408

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 26B-7-408 - Procurement and use of a blood product is a service and not a sale - Blood donation by a minor
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Blood" means human blood.
(b) "Blood product" includes:
(i) whole blood;
(ii) blood plasma;
(iii) a blood derivative;
(iv) blood platelets; and
(v) blood clotting agents.
(2) The following are considered to be the rendition of a service by each participant and are not considered to be a sale:
(a) the procurement, processing, distribution, or use of a blood product for the purpose of injecting or transfusing the blood product into the human body; and
(b) the process of injecting or transfusing a blood product.
(3) A minor who is at least 16 years old may donate blood to a voluntary, noncompensatory blood donation program if a parent or legal guardian of the minor consents to the donation.

Utah Code § 26B-7-408

Renumbered from § 26-31-201 and amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session ,§ 301, eff. 5/3/2023.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 90, 2011 General Session
Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session