03. Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death. Subject to § 7-1531.07, 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 § 7-1531.04 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. (Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 4, 55 DCR 2532.) Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1531.04, § 7-1531.05, § 7-1531.07, and § 7-1531.08. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).
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