Sec. 716.004. WAITING PERIOD FOR CREMATION

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(a) A crematory establishment may not cremate human remains within 48 hours of the time of death indicated on a death certificate unless the waiting period is waived in writing by:
(1) a justice of the peace or medical examiner of the county in which the death occurred; or
(2) a court order.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263, Sec. 33(1), eff. September 1, 2009.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 , Sec. 33(1), eff. September 1, 2009.

                    
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