{"data":{"id":"us-me/22-m.r.s.-2944","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"22 M.R.S. §2944","heading":"Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death","body":"Subject to section 2948, 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 section 2945 by:\n1.  Donor.  The donor, if the donor is at least 18 years of age or is under 18 years of age and is:\nA.  An emancipated minor; or\nB.  Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least 16 years of age;\n2.  Agent of donor.  An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;\n3.  Parent of the donor.  A parent of the donor, if the donor is under 18 years of age and not emancipated; or\n4.  Guardian of donor.  The donor's guardian.","path":["TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE","SUBTITLE 2: HEALTH","PART 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS","CHAPTER 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/22/title22sec2944.html","current_through":"January 1, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:31Z","sha256":"52cced217669ab386bf65b44fdd87b9c2036120c22bf34cf6a3480e8ace72ceb","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/22-m.r.s.-2943","next":"us-me/22-m.r.s.-2945"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}