N.M. Stat. § 24-6B-4
§ 24-6B-4. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
Year: 2026Length: 146 words
Subject to the provisions of Section 8 of the Jonathan Spradling Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, 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 5 of the Jonathan Spradling Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act by:
A. the donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:
(1) emancipated; or
(2) authorized pursuant to state law to apply for an instruction permit because the donor is at least fifteen years of age;
B. an agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
C. a parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
D. the donor's guardian.