Section 44-5-142. Anatomical gifts during life of donor

   Subject to Code Section 44-5-146, 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 Code Section 44-5-143 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 16 years of age;

   (2) An agent of the donor, unless the advance directive for health care or durable power of attorney for health care 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.

Code 1981, § 44-5-142, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 503, § 1/SB 405.