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