68-30-104 - Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death. - Tennessee Statutes

68-30-104. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.

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 § 68-30-105 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 license because the donor is at least fifteen (15) years of age;

     (2)  An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for healthcare, advance directive 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.

[Acts 2007, ch. 428, § 1.]