Section 20-101 - Blood donation. - Maryland Statutes

§ 20-101. Blood donation.
 

(a)  Donation by minor without consent.- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 17 years old, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to a program that: 

(1) Is voluntary; 

(2) Does not pay money for the blood; and 

(3) Is approved by: 

(i) The American Association of Blood Banks; or 

(ii) The American Red Cross. 

(b)  Donation by minor with consent.-  

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 16 years old, and has obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to the programs listed in subsection (a) of this section. 

(2) Consent may be obtained via telephone or electronic means. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 76A; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 3; 2002, ch. 46.]