# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions

### Subtitle 1. Consent Provisions

#### Section 20-101

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 17 years old, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to a program that:

  (1) Is voluntary;

  (2) Does not pay money for the blood; and

  (3) Is approved by:

    (i) The American Association of Blood Banks; or

    (ii) The American Red Cross.

(b)

  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 16 years old, and has obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to the programs listed in subsection (a) of this section.

  (2) Consent may be obtained via telephone or electronic means.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)