General Information
An individual who is at least (18) years of age may make an anatomical gift for any of the purposes stated in § 23-18.6-6(a), limit an anatomical gift to one or more of those purposes, or refuse to make an anatomical gift.
An anatomical gift may be made only by a document of gift signed by the donor. If the donor cannot sign the document of gift, it must be signed by another individual, the next of kin, or a designee and by two witnesses, all of whom have signed at the direction and in the presence of the donor and of each other, and state that it has been so signed.
If a document of gift is attached to or imprinted on a donor's motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license, the document of gift must comply with statutory provisions. Revocation, suspension, expiration, or cancellation of the license does not invalidate the anatomical gift.
An anatomical gift by will takes effect upon death of the testator, whether or not the will is probated. If, after death, the will is declared invalid for testamentary purposes, the validity of the anatomical fight is unaffected.
Amendment or Revocation of Anatomical Gift
A donor may amend or revoke an anatomical gift, not made by will, only by:
1. A signed statement;
2. An oral statement made in the presence of two individuals;
3. Any form of communication during a terminal illness or injury addressed to a physician or surgeon; or
4. The delivery of a signed statement to a specified donee to whom a document of gift had been delivered.
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Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Donation
