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The emancipation capacitates the minor to govern himself and his property as if he were of legal age. Persons eighteen (18) years of age or older who are emancipated by their parents or by those with 'patria potestad' over them may manage their property and contract pledges and obligations without having to obtain their authorization.Furthermore, any minor who is eighteen (18) years of age or older is hereby emancipated for the purpose of receiving medical services and treatment in emergency rooms, and in the case of minors of eighteen (18) years of age or older who are parents, they may authorize medical services and treatment for their children in emergency rooms. History —Civil Code, 1930, § 237; June 2, 1976, No. 99, p. 295; Feb. 15, 1996, No. 7, § 1; § 2; Apr. 27, 2012, No. 78, § 2.