South Dakota § 34-26A-7 - Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity.
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§ 34-26A-7. Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity.
If the person who has the right and duty to control the decedent's remains, as provided for in § 34-26-75, is not physically present to execute the form authorizing cremation, the person may delegate that authority to another.
Once a crematory has received written notice of a delegation under this section, including the name and address of the delegatee, the crematory may allow the delegatee to execute the form authorizing cremation.
A crematory that relies upon an authorization executed in accordance with this section is immune from liability for any acts or omissions resulting from that reliance.
Source: SL 1988, ch 283, § 7; SL 2023, ch 129, § 11.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34-26A-7 ("Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. 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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