The National Organ Transplant Act of 1984 outlawed interstate commerce in human organs.

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The National Organ Transplant Act of 1984 (NOTA) was enacted to address the organ donation shortage and the ethical issues of organ transplantation. It specifically outlawed the buying and selling of human organs for transplantation across state lines, effectively banning interstate commerce in human organs to ensure that organ allocation is based on medical criteria and need rather than financial or other considerations.

The National Organ Transplant Act of 1984 Outlawed Interstate Commerce