§ 406.57, Fla. Stat. · Part II. DISPOSITION OF HUMAN REMAINS
Distribution of human remains.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
The anatomical board or its duly authorized agent shall take and receive human remains delivered to it as provided in this chapter and shall:
(1) Distribute the remains equitably among the medical and dental schools, teaching hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related teaching programs that require cadaveric material for study; or
(2) Loan the remains to accredited colleges of mortuary science or medical or dental examining boards for educational or research purposes.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 11, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 96-251; s. 12, ch. 2013-138.
Note
Note.—Former s. 245.12.
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