§ 22-19-160 Short title
§ 22-19-161 Definitions
§ 22-19-162 Applicability
§ 22-19-163 Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 22-19-164 Manner of making anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 22-19-165 Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 22-19-166 Refusal to make anatomical gift; effect of refusal
§ 22-19-167 Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation
§ 22-19-168 Who may make anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part
§ 22-19-169 Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part
§ 22-19-170 Persons that may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift
§ 22-19-171 Search and notification
§ 22-19-172 Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine
§ 22-19-173 Rights and duties of procurement organization and others
§ 22-19-174 Coordination of procurement and use
§ 22-19-175 Sale or purchase of parts prohibited
§ 22-19-176 Other prohibited acts
§ 22-19-177 Immunity
§ 22-19-178 Law governing validity; choice of law as to execution of document of gift; presumption of validity
§ 22-19-179 Donor registry
§ 22-19-180 Effect of anatomical gift on advance health care directive
§ 22-19-181 Cooperation between coroner, medical examiner, and procurement organization
§ 22-19-182 Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent whose body is under jurisdiction of coroner or medical examiner
§ 22-19-183 Uniformity of application and construction
§ 22-19-184 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 22 > Subtitle 1 > Chapter 19 > Article 9 - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1