§5–202.

    (a)    An individual is dead if, based on ordinary standards of medical practice, the individual 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.

    (b)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to the removal of a vital organ while the individual is alive, if the individual gives informed consent to the removal.

        (2)    A pronouncement of death under this section shall be made before any vital organ is removed for transplantation.