N.J. Stat. § 26:6-80

Current through L. 2024, c. 62.

Section 26:6-80 - Anatomical gift by living donor

Subject to the provisions of section 8 of P.L. 2008, c. 50(C.26:6-84), 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 5 of P.L. 2008, c. 50(C.26:6-81) by:

a. the donor, if the donor is an adult, or if the donor is a minor 14 years of age or older, whether or not the minor is emancipated;

b. an agent of the donor, unless the advance directive for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

c. a parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

d. the donor's guardian.

An anatomical gift made by a minor donor shall remain valid when the minor reaches 18 years of age.

N.J.S. § 26:6-80

Amended by L. 2017, c. 377, s. 1, eff. 8/1/2018.

Added by L. 2008, c. 50,s. 4, eff. 7/22/2008.