In the distribution and transportation of bodies as provided in R.S. 17:2274 and 17:2275, the board may employ any public carrier having a transmittal permit issued by the local registrar of vital statistics authorizing the removal thereof. All bodies being transported shall be properly encased and delivered free from public observation.
La. R.S. 17:2279
Transportation of bodies
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