Louisiana § RS 40:53 - Foreign permits; death outside state
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:53 — Foreign permits; death outside state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:53. Foreign permits; death outside state
When the death or spontaneous fetal death (stillbirth) occurred outside this state and the body is accompanied by a permit for burial, removal, or other disposition issued in accordance with the law and the regulations in force at the place where the death or stillbirth occurred, the body may be transported into or through this state. However, before the interment, cremation, or other disposal of the body within the state, the out of state permit shall be endorsed by the local registrar. The local registrar shall keep an appropriate record of all such permits endorsed by him.
Acts 1979, No. 776, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:53 cover?
Section RS 40:53 ("Foreign permits; death outside state") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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