§2354.7. Law governing validity; choice of law; presumption

            A. An anatomical gift decision, including an authorization or refusal, is valid if it is made in accordance with the provisions of this Part, the laws of the state or country where it was made, or the laws of the state or country where the person making the anatomical gift was domiciled, resided, or was a national at the time the anatomical gift decision was made.

            B. If an anatomical gift decision is valid in accordance with this Part, the law of this state governs the interpretation and effect of the anatomical gift decision.

            C. A person may presume an anatomical gift decision or amendment thereto is valid unless that person knows that it is not validly made or it was revoked.

            D. If multiple anatomical gift decisions exist, including decisions made in another state or country, the most recent legally effective authorization or refusal shall control.

            E. If the laws of another state or country conflict with the provisions of this Part, the provisions of this Part shall govern the determination of the effect of the anatomical gift decision.

            F. An anatomical gift decision made by a minor, except as provided by R.S. 17:2352(B)(2) or 2354(A), shall not constitute a legally effective authorization or refusal in this state.

            Acts 2010, No. 937, §2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2026, No. 511, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2027.