A crematory authority may not accept for disposal pathological waste which:
resistant to spillage;
The biohazard label must contain a notice that reads substantially as follows:
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THESE HUMAN REMAINS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS AGENTS, USE UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHILE IN CONTACT WITH REMAINS:
Wear gloves while handling these remains, particularly if open cuts, abrasions, or other lesions are present on your hands. Exercise caution while in contact with blood or other body fluids and your mucous membrane surfaces, such as your eyes and mouth. Wash hands thoroughly and promptly after contact with body fluids and after direct handling of remains.
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S.D. Admin. R. 20:45:05:09
General Authority: SDCL 34-26A-33.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-26A-33.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 157, effective 7/2/2024 is not yet available.
Solid waste disposal, SDCL chapter 34A-6; Solid waste, art 74:27.