An individual may refuse to make an anatomical gift of the individual's body or part by:
The individual; or
Subject to subsection (b), another individual acting at the direction of the individual if the individual is physically unable to sign;
A record signed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(B) must:
Be witnessed by at least two (2) adults, at least one (1) of whom is a disinterested witness, who have signed at the request of the individual; and
State that it has been signed and witnessed as provided in paragraph (1).
An individual who has made a refusal may amend or revoke the refusal:
In the manner provided in subsection (a) for making a refusal;
By subsequently making an anatomical gift pursuant to Section 41-39-109 that is inconsistent with the refusal; or
By destroying or canceling the record evidencing the refusal, or the portion of the record used to make the refusal, with the intent to revoke the refusal.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 41-39-115(h), in the absence of an express, contrary indication by the individual set forth in the refusal, an individual's unrevoked refusal to make an anatomical gift of the individual's body or part bars all other persons from making an anatomical gift of the individual's body or part.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 39 - Disposition of Human Bodies or Parts
Revised Mississippi Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA)
§ 41-39-107. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
§ 41-39-109. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor's death
§ 41-39-111. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death
§ 41-39-113. Refusal to make anatomical gift; effect of refusal
§ 41-39-115. Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation
§ 41-39-117. Who may make anatomical gift of decedent's body or part
§ 41-39-119. Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part
§ 41-39-121. Persons that may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift
§ 41-39-123. Search and notification
§ 41-39-125. Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine
§ 41-39-127. Rights and duties of procurement organization and others
§ 41-39-129. Coordination of procurement and use
§ 41-39-131. Sale or purchase of parts prohibited
§ 41-39-133. Other prohibited acts
§ 41-39-141. Effect of anatomical gift on advance health-care directive
§ 41-39-145. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 41-39-147. Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act