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

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

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

An unembalmed body may be kept no longer than 24 hours from the time of death. Within 24 hours from the time of death, the body shall be refrigerated, embalmed, cremated, 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.

General Authority: SDCL 36-19-9(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-26-15.

The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 157, effective 7/2/2024 is not yet available.