Ala. Code § 22-19-163

Current through the 2024 Regular Session.

Section 22-19-163 - Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

Subject to Section 22-19-167, 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 Section 22-19-164 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.

Ala. Code § 22-19-163 (1975)

Act 2008-453, p. 867, §1.