In applying and construing this subchapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
(Apr. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-145, § 24, 55 DCR 2532.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 24 of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety
Subchapter II-A - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
§ 7–1531.03. Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 7–1531.04. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 7–1531.05. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 7–1531.06. Refusal to make anatomical gift; effect of refusal
§ 7–1531.07. Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation
§ 7–1531.08. Who may make anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part
§ 7–1531.09. Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part
§ 7–1531.10. Persons that may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift
§ 7–1531.11. Search and notification
§ 7–1531.12. Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine
§ 7–1531.13. Rights and duties of procurement organization and others
§ 7–1531.14. Coordination of procurement and use
§ 7–1531.15. Sale or purchase of parts prohibited
§ 7–1531.16. Other prohibited acts
§ 7–1531.19. Establishment of the donor registry
§ 7–1531.19a. Access to Registry information
§ 7–1531.19b. Sources of Registry information; confidentiality
§ 7–1531.19c. Department of Motor Vehicles transfer of Registry information requirements
§ 7–1531.19d. Effect of amendment or revocation of anatomical gift upon Registry
§ 7–1531.19e. Donor status not dependent on being listed in Registry
§ 7–1531.19f. Rulemaking for Registry
§ 7–1531.20. Effect of anatomical gift on advance health-care directive
§ 7–1531.21. Cooperation between the Chief Medical Examiner and procurement organizations
§ 7–1531.23. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 7–1531.24. Duties of hospitals and hospices
§ 7–1531.25. Organ preservation
§ 7–1531.26. Certificate requirement
§ 7–1531.28. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act