Use of unclaimed dead bodies for promotion of science.

1. Law
2. Utah Code
3. State System of Higher Education
4. University of Utah
5. Use of Dead Bodies for Medical Purposes
6. Use of unclaimed dead bodies for promotion of science.

• (1) A body unclaimed after 60 days under Section 53B-17-301 may be used for the following purposes:
  • (a) to promote medical and surgical science; and
  • (b) for instruction and study by physicians and students of anatomy and embalming.

• (2) Once these purposes are accomplished, the remains are properly cremated or receive a decent burial.

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