History. Code 1981, § 44-5-143 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 503, § 1/SB 405.
Cross references.
Forms for making of anatomical gifts upon issuance or renewal of driver’s license, § 40-5-6 .
Wills generally, Ch. 2, T. 53.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, in paragraph (a)(3), “or” was deleted from the end, and in paragraph (a)(4), “; or” was substituted for a period at the end.
Editor’s notes.
For application of this statute in 2020 and 2021, see Executive Orders 04.09.20.01, 06.30.21.02, 07.22.21.02, 08.19.21.02, and 09.20.21.02.
A listing of Executive Orders issued in 2020 and 2021 can be found at https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Acquisition and Loss of Property
Article 6 - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gifts
§ 44-5-142. Anatomical Gifts During Life of Donor
§ 44-5-143. Method to Make an Anatomical Gift
§ 44-5-144. Amending, or Revoking an Anatomical Gift
§ 44-5-145. Refusal to Make an Anatomical Gift
§ 44-5-146. Role and Authority of People Other Than Donor
§ 44-5-147. Classes of Persons Available to Make Donations; Priority
§ 44-5-148. Signed Writing or Oral Communication Required for Gift of Document
§ 44-5-149. Recipients of Anatomical Gifts of Procurement Organizations
§ 44-5-150. Search and Notification for Information Identifying Donor Status
§ 44-5-151. Delivery of Document
§ 44-5-152. Rights and Duties of Procurement Organizations
§ 44-5-153. Coordination of Procurement and Use
§ 44-5-154. Limited Prohibition on Sale or Purchase of Body Parts
§ 44-5-157. Requirements for Validity of Document of Gift; Governing Law
§ 44-5-159. Impact of Anatomical Gift on an Advance Directive for Health Care
§ 44-5-159.1. Cooperation Between Medical Examiners and Procurement Organizations