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Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 311.1915 — Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

311.1915. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

Subject to KRS 311.1923, 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 in the manner provided in KRS 311.1917 by:

(1) The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

(a) Emancipated; or

(b) 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.

Source notes

Effective: July 15, 2010

History and annotations

Created 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 161, sec. 3, effective July 15, 2010.

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