Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE Chapter 194 • Effective - 28 Aug 2004 194.381. Means of disposition. — 1. The final disposition of the remains of a human fetus may be by cremation, interment by burial, incineration in an approved medical waste incinerator, or other means authorized by the director of the department of health and senior services. The disposition shall be in accordance with state law or administrative rules providing for the disposition. If the remains are disposed of by incineration, the remains shall be incinerated separately from other medical waste. 2. No religious service or ceremony is required as part of the final disposition of the remains of a human fetus. -------- (L. 2004 H.B. 1136)
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