Import or Export of Human Remains

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  5. Import or Export of Human Remains

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  1. The import into Tennessee or the export from Tennessee of human remains is prohibited except in the following instances:
    1. Import or export by hospitals, medical schools, colleges or universities for education or research purposes;
    2. Import for burial or reburial in Tennessee or export for burial or reburial in another state or country;
    3. Import or export for preparation for burial or reburial; or
    4. Import or export for use as evidence in any judicial proceeding.
  2. A violation of subsection (a) is a Class E felony.
  3. Any remains so imported or exported shall be confiscated and subject to disposition as provided in §§ 11-6-104 and 11-6-119.


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