Mich. Comp. Laws § 339.1865

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.
(d) A first-aid kit.
(e) A fire extinguisher.
(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.

MCL 339.1865

Added by 2024, Act 107,s 8, eff. 91 days after adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session sine die.