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American Red Cross, Penn-Jersey Region
American Red Cross Set to Collect Blood from 16-Year Olds with Parental Consent
June 21st, 2009
New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine on May 6, 2009 signed new legislation which reduced the minimum age for donating blood to 16 years of age with parental consent. Previously, a person who is 17 years of age or older is eligible to donate blood in a voluntary and non-compensatory blood program without the permission of a parent or guardian. The legislative change permits those 16 years of age to donate blood in a voluntary and non-compensatory blood collection program with written permission from the potential donor's parent or guardian. "The American Red Cross is prepared to start collecting blood immediately from 16-year old...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-06-21)
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