Utah Code § 26B-7-408

Procurement and use of a blood product is a service and not a sale -- Blood
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donation by a minor.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Blood" means human blood.
(b) "Blood product" includes:
(i) whole blood;
(ii) blood plasma;
(iii) a blood derivative;
(iv) blood platelets; and
(v) blood clotting agents.
(2) The following are considered to be the rendition of a service by each participant and are not
considered to be a sale:
(a) the procurement, processing, distribution, or use of a blood product for the purpose of
injecting or transfusing the blood product into the human body; and
(b) the process of injecting or transfusing a blood product.
(3) A minor who is at least 16 years old may donate blood to a voluntary, noncompensatory blood
donation program if a parent or legal guardian of the minor consents to the donation.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session

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