§ 53B-17-303. Use of unclaimed dead bodies for promotion of science.  


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  • (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.
Amended by Chapter 22, 1989 General Session