Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-18.6.1 - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Section 23-18.6.1-4. - Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death.

§ 23-18.6.1-4. Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death.
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, 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 by:
(1) The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:
(i) Emancipated; or
(ii) Authorized under state law to apply for a driver’s license because the donor is at least sixteen (16) years of age;
(2) An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
(3) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
(4) The donor’s guardian.
History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 476, § 2.

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