Donation of blood by minors.

1. A person who is seventeen years of age or older may consent to donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program without the permission of a parent or guardian. The consent is not subject to later disaffirmance because of minority. 2. A person who is sixteen years of age may donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program if the person obtains written permission from the person’s parent or guardian. 83 Acts, ch 13, §1 ; 2004 Acts, ch 1025, §1