West Virginia Code § 16-19-4

Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death
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Subject to section eight of this article, an anatomical gift may be made during the life of the
donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education by:
(1) The donor, if the donor is an adult;
(2) The donor, if the donor is a minor and is emancipated or sixteen (16) years of age or
older;
(3) An agent of the donor, unless the medical power of attorney or other record prohibits the
agent from making an anatomical gift;
(4) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
(5) The donor's guardian.

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