406.15 – Designation of substitute in absence of official examiner.
406.15 Designation of substitute in absence of official examiner.—In the absence of the district medical examiner or associate medical examiner, the state attorney of the county may appoint a competent physician to act in their stead. History.—s. 9, ch. 70-232; s. 26, ch. 73-334.
406.16 – Professional liability insurance.
406.16 Professional liability insurance.—The district medical examiners and associate medical examiners shall obtain professional liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the board of county commissioners of the county or counties served. The fees for such insurance shall be paid from funds appropriated by the board of county commissioners of such county or counties. […]
406.17 – Application and construction.
406.17 Application and construction.—This chapter supersedes all parts of statutes, general law, and special acts, with which it may be in conflict. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or amend s. 925.09 or to affect the right of prosecutors to investigate and determine causes of death which, in their opinion, may have been […]
406.49 – Definitions.
406.49 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Anatomical board” means the anatomical board of the state headquartered at the University of Florida Health Science Center. (2) “Cremated remains” has the same meaning as provided in s. 497.005. (3) “Final disposition” has the same meaning as provided in s. 497.005. (4) “Human remains” or “remains” has the same meaning […]
406.50 – Unclaimed remains; disposition, procedure.
406.50 Unclaimed remains; disposition, procedure.— (1) A person or entity that comes into possession, charge, or control of unclaimed remains that are required to be buried or cremated at public expense shall immediately notify the anatomical board, unless: (a) The unclaimed remains are decomposed or mutilated by wounds; (b) An autopsy is performed on the remains; (c) The remains contain […]
406.51 – Final disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans; contract requirements.
406.51 Final disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans; contract requirements.—Any contract by a local governmental entity for the final disposition of unclaimed remains must provide for compliance with s. 406.50(2) and require that the procedures in 38 C.F.R. s. 38.620, relating to disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans, are followed. History.—s. 2, ch. 2002-204; s. 43, ch. 2003-1; […]
406.52 – Retention of human remains before use; claim after delivery to anatomical board; procedures for unclaimed remains of indigent persons.
406.52 Retention of human remains before use; claim after delivery to anatomical board; procedures for unclaimed remains of indigent persons.— (1) The anatomical board shall keep in storage all human remains that it receives for at least 48 hours before allowing their use for medical education or research. Human remains may be embalmed when received. The anatomical […]
406.53 – Unclaimed remains of indigent person; exemption from notice to the anatomical board.
406.53 Unclaimed remains of indigent person; exemption from notice to the anatomical board.—A board of county commissioners or its designated county department that receives a report of the unclaimed remains of an indigent person, notwithstanding s. 406.50(1), is not required to notify the anatomical board of the remains if: (1) The indigent person’s remains are decomposed or […]
406.55 – Contracts for delivery of human remains after death prohibited.
406.55 Contracts for delivery of human remains after death prohibited.—The anatomical board may not enter into any contract, oral or written, that provides for any sum of money to be paid to any living person in exchange for the delivery of that person’s remains to the anatomical board when the person dies. History.—s. 9, ch. 28163, […]
406.56 – Acceptance of human remains under will.
406.56 Acceptance of human remains under will.—If any person of sound mind executes a will leaving his or her remains to the anatomical board for medical education or research and the person dies within the geographical limits of the state, the anatomical board may accept and receive the person’s remains. History.—s. 10, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. […]