Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
22 §2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

§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

Maine Revised Statutes

TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

22 §2941. Short title

22 §2942. Definitions

22 §2943. Applicability

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 §2956. Immunity

22 §2957. Law governing validity; choice of law as to execution of document of gift; presumption of validity

22 §2958. Donor registry

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

22 §2965. Effective date