Montana § 37-19-704 - Cremation Authorization Required -- Identification
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 37-19-704 — Cremation Authorization Required -- Identification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-19-704. Cremation Authorization Required -- Identification
Cremation authorization required -- identification. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a crematory may not cremate human remains until it has received a cremation authorization. (2) A crematory may not accept unidentified human remains. (3) Appropriate identification must be placed upon the exterior of the cremation container upon receipt of the human remains.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 37-19-704
What does Montana Code Annotated § 37-19-704 cover?
Section 37-19-704 ("Cremation Authorization Required -- Identification") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 37-19-704?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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