Subject to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-412.10, an anatomical gift of a donor‘s body or body part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education in the manner provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-412.7 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 drivers license because the donor is at least 16 years of age;

(2)        An agent of the donor to the extent authorized under a power of attorney for health care or other record;

(3)        A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

(4)        The donor’s guardian. (2007-538, s. 1.)