§2959. Honoring decision of donors
A person's decision to make a donation of that person's own body, organ or tissue after death must be honored. In the absence of a revocation or amendment under section 2946, health care providers and procurement organizations shall act in accordance with the donor's decision and may take appropriate actions to effect the gift. [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