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.— (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.—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.— (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.—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.—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.—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. […]
406.57 Distribution of human remains.—The anatomical board or its duly authorized agent shall take and receive human remains delivered to it as provided in this chapter and shall: (1) Distribute the remains equitably among the medical and dental schools, teaching hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related teaching programs that require cadaveric material for study; or (2) Loan the remains […]
406.58 Fees; authority to accept additional funds; annual audit.— (1) The anatomical board may: (a) Adopt a schedule of fees to be collected from the institutions to which the human remains are distributed or loaned to defray the costs of obtaining and preparing the remains. (b) Receive money from public or private sources, in addition to the fees collected […]
406.59 Institutions receiving human remains.—A university, school, college, teaching hospital, or institution may not receive any human remains from the anatomical board until its facilities are inspected and approved by the anatomical board. Human remains received by such university, school, college, teaching hospital, or institution may not be used for any purpose other than medical education […]
406.60 Disposition of human remains after use.—When human remains have been used for, and are not of any further value to, medical or dental education or research, the anatomical board or a cinerator facility licensed under chapter 497 may dispose of the remains or any part thereof by cremation. History.—s. 14, ch. 28163, 1953; s. 15, […]
406.61 Selling, buying, or conveying human remains outside state prohibited; exceptions; penalty.— (1)(a) The anatomical board may transport human remains outside the state for educational or scientific purposes. This chapter does not prohibit the transport of human remains, any part of such remains, or tissue specimens in furtherance of lawful examination, investigation, or autopsy conducted pursuant to […]
