72-17-105. Legislative findings. (1) The legislature finds that the use of anatomical gifts, including the donation of organs or tissue, for the purpose of transplantation is of great interest to the citizens of Montana and may save or prolong the life or improve the health of extremely ill and dying persons. The creation of a statewide organ and tissue donation registry is crucial to facilitate timely and successful organ and tissue procurement.

(2) The legislature further finds that continuing education of the existence and maintenance of a statewide organ and tissue donation registry is in the best interest of the people of Montana.