Louisiana § RS 17:2276 - Records showing receipt and disposition of bodies

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§ RS 17:2276. Records showing receipt and disposition of bodies

The secretary of the board shall keep an accurate record of all bodies received by the board, showing the dates of receipt and distribution, or other disposition made of them, the sources from which received, and the educational institutions to which sent.  This record shall be open to inspection by the members of the board and by the persons, or their authorized representatives, from whom the bodies were received.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2276 cover?

Section RS 17:2276 ("Records showing receipt and disposition of bodies") 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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