S.D. Admin. R. 20:45:02:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 20:45:02:07 - Length of time an unembalmed body may be kept

Within twenty-four hours from the time of death, the body must be refrigerated, embalmed, or buried in the ground. Any deviation from the foregoing requirements may only occur by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction or written directive of a coroner.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:45:02:07

9 SDR 59, effective 11/14/1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 30 SDR 215, effective 7/14/2004; 50 SDR 157, effective 7/2/2024

General Authority: SDCL 36-19-12.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-26-15.