RCW 1.50.005 Findings—Intent. The legislature finds that persons who donate organs help save the lives and promote the well-being of others in a manner that demonstrates the noblest side of human nature. Many families and friends of both the donors and the donees may want to remember the special act of donation in a way […]
RCW 1.50.006 Findings—Intent. (1) The legislature finds that eighty-four people died waiting for an organ transplant in Washington state in 2013. The legislature further finds that more than two thousand six hundred people are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Washington state. Forty of those patients waiting are under the age of eighteen […]
RCW 1.50.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Organ donor” means an individual who makes an anatomical gift of an organ under chapter 68.64 RCW. (2) “Organ procurement organization” has the same meaning as in RCW 68.64.010. [ 2015 c 8 § 2; 2008 […]
RCW 1.50.030 Washington gift of life award—Presentation. (1) The governor’s office shall annually present the Washington gift of life award to families of donors who have donated organs in accordance with chapter 68.64 RCW. Organ procurement organizations may nominate the individuals eligible under this section to represent all those who have donated organs during the […]
RCW 1.50.040 Appearance of award—Inscription. The Washington gift of life award shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington and be inscribed with the words: “For the greatest act of kindness in donating organs to save the lives of others.” [ 2015 c 8 § 4; 1999 c 264 § 3; 1998 c […]
