§ 525A.04 — Who May Make Anatomical Gift Before Donor's Death
Plain-Language Summary
Lists who may make an anatomical gift of a decedent's body or parts after the decedent's death, establishing a priority list from spouse to guardian or other authorized person.
525A.04 WHO MAY MAKE ANATOMICAL GIFT BEFORE DONOR’S DEATH.
Subject to section 525A.08, 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 525A.05 by:
(1) an adult donor;
(2) a minor donor, if the minor is:
(i) emancipated; or
(ii) authorized under state law to apply for a driver’s license because the donor is at least 16 years of age;
(3) an agent of the donor, unless the health care directive, as defined in section 145C.01, subdivision 5a, or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
(4) a parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
(5) the donor’s guardian.
History:
History: History:
2007 c 120 art 1 s 4