Minnesota § 390.152 - CREMATION APPROVAL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 390.152 — CREMATION APPROVAL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 390.152. CREMATION APPROVAL
After investigating deaths of persons who are to be cremated, the coroner or medical examiner may give approval for cremation and shall record such approval by either signing a cremation authorization form or electronically through the centralized electronic system for the processing of death records established by the state registrar. It shall be a misdemeanor to perform a cremation without such approval.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 390.152
What does Minnesota Statutes § 390.152 cover?
Section 390.152 ("CREMATION APPROVAL") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 390.152?
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