D.C. Code § 7-1531.03: Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death.

Subject to § 7-1531.07, 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 § 7-1531.04 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 16 years of age;

(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.