Ohio § 4717.22
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4717.22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4717.22.
(A) The person who has the right of disposition under section 2108.70 or 2108.81 of the Revised Code may serve as an authorizing agent for the cremation of a dead human body, including,
without limitation, a dead human body that was donated to science for purposes of
medical education or research. (B) If body parts were removed from a living person, the person from whom the body parts
were removed or the person who has the right of disposition under section 2108.70 or 2108.81 of the Revised Code may serve as the authorizing agent for the cremation of the body parts. (C) If body parts were removed from a decedent whose body was donated to science for
purposes of medical education or research, the person who has the right of disposition
under section 2108.70 or 2108.81 of the Revised Code may serve as the authorizing agent for the cremation of the body parts. In the absence of any action by the person with the right of disposition with respect
to the cremation of such body parts, the medical education or research facility to
which the decedent's body was donated may serve as the authorizing agent for the cremation
of such parts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4717.22
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4717.22 cover?
Section 4717.22 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 4717.22?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4717.22" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 4717.22 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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