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Fla. Stat. § 406.57

Distribution of human remains

Known as the Medical Examiners Act

The act spans §§ 406–406 (30 sections).

History.--s. 11, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 96-251; s. 12, ch. 2013-138

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.

Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.