§ 1 Short title
§ 2 Definitions
§ 3 Applicability
§ 4 Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 5 Manner of making anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 6 Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor’s death
§ 7 Refusal to make anatomical gift; effect of refusal
§ 8 Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation
§ 9 Who may make anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part
§ 10 Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part
§ 11 Persons that may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift
§ 12 Search and notification
§ 13 Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine
§ 14 Rights and duties of procurement organization and others
§ 15 Coordination of procurement and use
§ 16 Sale or purchase of parts prohibited
§ 17 Other prohibited acts
§ 18 Immunity
§ 19 Law governing validity; choice of law as to execution of document of gift; presumption of validity
§ 20 Donor registry
§ 21 Cooperation between medical examiner and procurement organization
§ 22 Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent whose body is under jurisdiction of medical examiner
§ 23 Compliance with donor’s decision
§ 24 Uniformity of application and construction
§ 25 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 113A - Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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