A. A minor who is at least seventeen years of age may donate blood to a licensed, accredited or approved blood bank, storage facility or hospital without parental consent.
B. A minor shall not receive monetary payment from a licensed, accredited or approved blood bank, storage facility or hospital for a donation of blood or blood components.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 79, ยง 1.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Article 10 - Consent to Medical Care; Emergency Care; Transfusions
Section 24-10-1 - Emancipated minors; hospital, medical and surgical care.
Section 24-10-2 - Consent for emergency attention by person in loco parentis.
Section 24-10-4 - Emergency defined.