§2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
Subject to section 2948, 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 2945 by: [PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
1. Donor. The donor, if the donor is at least 18 years of age or is under 18 years of age and is:
A. An emancipated minor; or [PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
B. Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 16 years of age; [PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
2. Agent of donor. An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
3. Parent of the donor. A parent of the donor, if the donor is under 18 years of age and not emancipated; or
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
4. Guardian of donor. The donor's guardian.
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
22 §2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
22 §2945. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor's death
22 §2946. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death
22 §2947. Refusal to make anatomical gift and effect of refusal
22 §2948. Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment or revocation
22 §2949. Who may make anatomical gift of decedent's body or part
22 §2950. Manner of making, amending or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part
22 §2951. Persons that may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift
22 §2952. Search and notification
22 §2953. Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine
22 §2954. Rights and duties of procurement organization and others
22 §2955. Coordination of procurement and use
22 §2959. Honoring decision of donors
22 §2960. Cooperation between Chief Medical Examiner and procurement organization
22 §2961. Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent in Chief Medical Examiner cases
22 §2962. Registration of recovery agencies
22 §2963. Uniformity of application and construction
22 §2964. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act