Pennsylvania § 8665 - Funeral establishments.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8665 — Funeral establishments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8665. Funeral establishments.
(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), a funeral director or a funeral establishment shall not:
(1) remove vascularized composite allografts from a corpse;
(2) permit others to remove vascularized composite allografts from a corpse; or
(3) use funeral establishment facilities to remove vascularized composite allografts from a corpse.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply and removal is permissible if the removal is:
(1) necessary to perform embalming or other services in preparation for burial or cremation; and
(2) authorized in writing by a family member or guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8665
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8665 cover?
Section 8665 ("Funeral establishments.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 8665?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 8665 apply to my situation?
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