22 §2811. Determination of death

22 ME Rev Stat § 2811 (2019) (N/A)
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§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 HISTORY

PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).