Michigan § 339.1867 - Transportation of dead human body; authorized vehicle; requirements and maintenance.
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§ 339.1867. Transportation of dead human body; authorized vehicle; requirements and maintenance.
(1) A registrant that transports a dead human body in an authorized vehicle must do both of the following:
(a) Conceal the body from public view.
(b) Place the body face up in a body bag or rigid container to withstand transportation and prevent bodily fluids from leaking and odors from escaping.
(2) A registrant shall maintain the authorized vehicle and equipment used to transport a dead human body in a clean and sanitary manner.
(3) If an authorized vehicle can hold more than 1 dead human body, the dead human bodies must be placed face up in separate body bags or containers and secured with space between the bodies to prevent the contact of a dead human body with another.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 339.1867 cover?
Section 339.1867 ("Transportation of dead human body; authorized vehicle; requirements and maintenance.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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