For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) BANK or STORAGE FACILITY. A facility licensed, accredited or approved under the laws of any state for the storage of human bodies, or parts thereof.
(2) DECEDENT. A deceased individual and includes a stillborn infant or fetus.
(3) DONOR. An individual who makes a gift of all, or part of, his body.
(4) HOSPITAL. A hospital licensed under the laws of the State of Alabama, or any subdivision thereof, or under the laws and regulations of the United States government, or any agency thereof.
(5) PART. Organs, tissues, eyes, bones, arteries, blood or other fluids and any other portions of a human body.
(6) PERSON. An individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate trust, partnership or association or any other legal entity.
(7) PHYSICIAN or SURGEON. A physician or surgeon licensed or authorized to practice under the laws of any state.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.
Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.
Article 3 - Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
Section 22-19-40 - Short Title.
Section 22-19-41 - Definitions.
Section 22-19-42 - Who May Donate All, or Part Of, Body; Rights of Donees.
Section 22-19-44 - Modes of Executing Gift.
Section 22-19-45 - Delivery or Deposit of Gift Document.
Section 22-19-46 - Amendment or Revocation of Gift.
Section 22-19-47 - Powers, Duties and Liabilities Upon Death.