1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 17 years old, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to a program that:

   1. (1) Is voluntary;
   2. (2) Does not pay money for the blood; and

   3. (3) Is approved by:

      1. (i) The American Association of Blood Banks; or
      2. (ii) The American Red Cross.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 16 years old, and has obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to the programs listed in subsection (a) of this section.
   2. (2) Consent may be obtained via telephone or electronic means.

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1987, c. 306, § 3, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 2002, c. 46, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Formerly Art. 43, § 76A.