Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 68. CEMETERIES, MORGUES, AND HUMAN REMAINS |
Chapter 68.64. Uniform anatomical gift act. |
Section 68.64.030. Persons authorized to make an anatomical gift—During life of donor.
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- Subject to RCW 68.64.070, an anatomical gift of a donor's body or part may be made during the life of the donor in the manner provided in RCW 68.64.040 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 fifteen and one-half years old;(2) An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;(3) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; provided, however, that an anatomical gift made pursuant to this subsection shall cease to be valid once the donor becomes either an emancipated minor or an adult; or(4) The donor's guardian.