Delaware § 5409 - Exceptions.
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§ 5409. Exceptions.
(a) Human skeletal remains acquired from commercial biological supply houses or through medical means are not subject to this chapter.
(b) Human skeletal remains determined to be within the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner are not subject to the prohibitions contained in this chapter.
(c) Human skeletal remains acquired through archaeological excavations under the supervision of a professional archaeologist are not subject to the prohibitions as provided in § 5408(1) of this title.
(d) Remains discovered within the known boundaries of a marked cemetery under the purview of the Department of Health and Social Services pursuant to Chapter 79A of Title 29 are not subject to this chapter.
66 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 153, §§ 4, 8; 83 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5409
What does Delaware Code § 5409 cover?
Section 5409 ("Exceptions.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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