§ 20-101. Blood donation

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   (a) Donation by minor without consent. -- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 17 years old, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to a program that:

   (1) Is voluntary;

   (2) Does not pay money for the blood; and

   (3) Is approved by:

      (i) The American Association of Blood Banks; or

      (ii) The American Red Cross.

(b) Donation by minor with consent. --

   (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 16 years old, and has obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to the programs listed in subsection (a) of this section.

   (2) Consent may be obtained via telephone or electronic means.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 76A; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 3; 2002, ch. 46.

                    
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