SB349

The Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act establishes the rights of donors and other persons to affirmatively make anatomical gifts of human bodies and parts for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education. (NRS 451.500-451.598) The Uniform Act also sets forth the rights and duties of organizations that procure anatomical gifts. (NRS 451.579) This bill authorizes a procurement organization to transport, or arrange for the transportation of, the body or part of a deceased donor if medical equipment is necessary to ensure the medical suitability of the body or part. This bill also authorizes a coroner to require a procurement organization to notify the coroner if the procurement organization provides or arranges for such transportation within the jurisdiction of the coroner. Close digest The Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act establishes the rights of donors and other persons to affirmatively make anatomical gifts of human bodies and parts for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education. (NRS 451.500-451.598) The Uniform Act also sets forth the rights and duties of organizations that procure anatomical gifts. (NRS 451.579) This bill authorizes a procurement organization to transport, or arrange for the transportation of, the body or part of a deceased donor if medical equipment is necessary to ensure the medical suitability of the body or part. This bill also authorizes a coroner to require a procurement organization to notify the coroner if