Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-18.6.1 - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Section 23-18.6.1-24. - Uniformity of application and construction.

§ 23-18.6.1-24. Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 476, § 2.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 23 - Health and Safety

Chapter 23-18.6.1 - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

Section 23-18.6.1-1. - Short title.

Section 23-18.6.1-2. - Definitions.

Section 23-18.6.1-3. - Applicability.

Section 23-18.6.1-4. - Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death.

Section 23-18.6.1-5. - Manner of making anatomical gift before donor’s death.

Section 23-18.6.1-6. - Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor’s death.

Section 23-18.6.1-7. - Refusal to make anatomical gift — Effect of refusal.

Section 23-18.6.1-8. - Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment or revocation.

Section 23-18.6.1-9. - Who may make anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part.

Section 23-18.6.1-10. - Manner of making, amending or revoking anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part.

Section 23-18.6.1-11. - Persons that may receive anatomical gift — Purpose of anatomical gift.

Section 23-18.6.1-12. - Search and notification.

Section 23-18.6.1-13. - Delivery of document of gift not required — Right to examine.

Section 23-18.6.1-14. - Rights and duties of procurement organization and others.

Section 23-18.6.1-15. - Coordination of procurement and use.

Section 23-18.6.1-16. - Sale or purchase of parts prohibited.

Section 23-18.6.1-17. - Other prohibited acts.

Section 23-18.6.1-18. - Immunity.

Section 23-18.6.1-19. - Law governing validity — Choice of law as to execution of document of gift — Presumption of validity.

Section 23-18.6.1-20. - Donor registry.

Section 23-18.6.1-21. - [Reserved.]

Section 23-18.6.1-22. - Cooperation between medical examiner and procurement organization.

Section 23-18.6.1-23. - Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent whose body is under jurisdiction of medical examiner.

Section 23-18.6.1-24. - Uniformity of application and construction.

Section 23-18.6.1-25. - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.