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34-26-3. Dissection authorized by decedent during life.

The right to dissect the dead body of a human being exists whenever a person lawfully gives permission for such disposal of his body or any part thereof after death.

Source: SDC 1939, §27.1304 (5); SL 1963, ch 152.