(1) The University of MississippiMedical Center is authorized, in its discretion, to rearrange or disinter,remove or reinter, where applicable, human remains reposing in thepotter’s field located on the University of Mississippi MedicalCenter’s property to a different location on the medical center’sproperty when the disinterment, removal or reinterment, where applicable,is necessary for proper and efficient maintenance and management.
(2) Markers, headstones,or other identification shall accompany the remains whenever identificationexists, and a record of the removal and reinterment, where applicable,shall be maintained in the files of the Chancery Clerk of Hinds County,Mississippi.
(3) Before taking any actionauthorized under this section, the University of Mississippi MedicalCenter shall first advertise its intent to rearrange, disinter, removeor reinter, where applicable, remains from the property by publishingnotice in a newspaper of the county once a week for three (3) consecutiveweeks.
(4) The University of MississippiMedical Center and its officers and employees shall be immune fromany action or suit arising from the maintenance or attempted maintenanceof the potter’s field and the rearrangement, removal or reinterment,where applicable, of remains, when performed in good faith under authorityof this section.