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22 §2811. Determination of death

§2811. Determination of death An individual who has sustained either (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions, or (2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.   [PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).] SECTION […]

22 §2812. Uniformity of construction and application

§2812. Uniformity of construction and application This Act shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this Act among states enacting it.   [PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).

22 §2813. Short title

§2813. Short title This Act may be cited as the Uniform Determination of Death Act.   [PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).