Republic Act No. 349

: Republic Act No. 349 legalizes the permissions to use human organs or any portion of the human body for medical, surgical, or scientific purposes under certain conditions.
: A person may validly grant the authority to a licensed physician, surgeon, known scientist, or any medical or scientific institution.
: The authorized person can detach organs or parts of the body any time after the grantor's death or if the organ/part would be detached for a legitimate reason.
: The authorization must be in writing; specify the person or institution granted the authority; specify the organ, part or parts to be detached; specify the specific use of the organ or part; and must be signed by the grantor and two disinterested witnesses.
: If the grantor is a minor or incompetent, the authorization may be executed by his guardian with court approval, or in default, by the legitimate father or mother in order.
: No, married women may grant the authority without the consent of their husband.
: A copy of every authorization must be furnished to the Secretary of Health.
: Yes, the authorization binds the executors, administrators, successors, and all members of the deceased's family.
: Any law or regulation inconsistent with this Act is repealed.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on May 17, 1949.