Louisiana § RS 17:2279 - Transportation of bodies
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2279 — Transportation of bodies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:2279. Transportation of bodies
In the distribution and transportation of bodies as provided in R.S. 17:2274 and 17:2275, the board may employ any public carrier having a transmittal permit issued by the local registrar of vital statistics authorizing the removal thereof. All bodies being transported shall be properly encased and delivered free from public observation.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 17:2279
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2279 cover?
Section RS 17:2279 ("Transportation 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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