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N.J.S.A. 26:6A-1 Short title; declarations in accord with act
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26:6A-1. Short title; declarations in accord with act a. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Declaration of Death Act." b. The death of an individual shall be declared in accordance with the provisions of this act. L.1991,c.90,s.1.
N.J.S.A. 26:6A-2 Declaration of death based on cardio-respiratory criteria
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26:6A-2. Declaration of death based on cardio-respiratory criteria An individual who has sustained irreversible cessation of all circulatory and respiratory functions, as determined in accordance with currently accepted medical standards, shall be declared dead. L.1991,c.90,s.2.
N.J.S.A. 26:6A-3 Declaration of death based on neurological criteria
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26:6A-3. Declaration of death based on neurological criteria Subject to the standards and procedures established in accordance with this act, an individual whose circulatory and respiratory functions can be maintained solely by artificial means, and who has sustained irreversible…
N.J.S.A. 26:6A-4 Physician to declare death.
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26:6A-4 Physician to declare death. 4. a. A declaration of death upon the basis of neurological criteria pursuant to section 3 of this act shall be made by a licensed physician professionally qualified by specialty or expertise, based upon the exercise of the physician's best med…