Current through Public Act 166 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 339.1865 - [Effective 91 days after adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session sine die] Transportation of dead human body; limitations; equipment requirements and maintenance(1) A registrant shall not transport a dead human body unless either of the following applies: (a) The registrant has received authorization to transport a dead human body from a holder of a license for the practice of mortuary science, a county medical examiner, or an organ procurement agency.(b) The registrant is transferring a dead human body from a health facility to a licensed refrigeration facility.(2) A registrant must have equipment that includes, but is not limited to, the following:(a) 1 lightweight and 1 heavyweight body bag.(b) A cot that is secured or restrained inside an authorized vehicle to prevent movement during transport.(c) A cot cover for each cot used.(f) Protective clothing that meets the needs of the registrant's employees that accompany the removal of a dead human body, including, but not limited to, disposable gowns, shoe covers, protective eyewear, gloves, masks, or waterproof aprons.(3) A registrant shall maintain the equipment listed under subsection (2) in a clean and sanitary manner and have it available whenever a dead human body is stored or in transit.(4) A registrant shall disinfect a container that was used in the removal of a dead human body after the removal and before the container is used again.Added by 2024, Act 107,s 8, eff. 91 days after adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session sine die.