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Code · South Dakota · Title 34 · Chapter 34-26

34-26-51. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.

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Subject to § 34-26-55 , 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 § 34-26-52 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 fourteen years of age, provided, that if the minor is unemancipated, a parent or guardian has consented that the organ donor indicator be placed on the minor's driver license or nondriver identification card;
(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; or
(4)The donor's guardian.
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