Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Public Health and Welfare
  4. Health and Safety
  5. Death and Disposition of the Dead
  6. Revised Arkansas Anatomical Gift Act
  7. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

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Subject to § 20-17-1208, 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 § 20-17-1205 by:

  1. (1) the donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

    1. (A) emancipated; or

    2. (B) authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least sixteen (16) years of age;

  2. (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. (3) a parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

  4. (4) the donor's guardian.


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