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§ 24-6B-4 NMSA 1978

Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

Known as the Jonathan Spradling Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

The act spans §§ 24–24 (29 sections).

Laws 2007, ch. 323, § 4.

Subject to the provisions of Section 8 [ 24-6B-8 NMSA 1978] of the Jonathan Spradling Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, 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 Section 5 [ 24-6B-5 NMSA 1978] of the Jonathan Spradling Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act by:

A. the donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

(1) emancipated; or

(2) authorized pursuant to state law to apply for an instruction permit because the donor is at least fifteen years of age;

B. an agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

C. a parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

D. the donor's guardian.

Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.