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. (1) The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

   1. (A) Emancipated; or
   2. (B) Authorized under state law to apply for a driver’s license because the donor is at least 16 years of age;
2. (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. (3) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
4. (4) The donor’s guardian.

History

Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 4, 55 DCR 2532

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).

Section References

This section is referenced in § 7-1531.04, § 7-1531.05, § 7-1531.07, and § 7-1531.08.