Exception for disposition of fetal remains.

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  • (1) As used in this section, "fetal remains" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-2-2.
  • (2) Notwithstanding any other provision in this part, a funeral service establishment:
    • (a) is exempt from any requirement to name the miscarried fetus or the aborted fetus:
      • (i) for the purpose of identifying the fetal remains; or
      • (ii) for any record keeping requirements under this chapter; and
    • (b) is not required to obtain a death certificate or fetal death certificate for the cremation or disposition of fetal remains that are less than 20 weeks in gestational age.




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