Utah § 58-9-619 - Exception for disposition of fetal remains.

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§ 58-9-619. Exception for disposition of fetal remains.

Effective 5/12/2020
58-9-619.  Exception for disposition of fetal remains.
(1) As used in this section, "fetal remains" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-8-101.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision in this part, a funeral service establishment:
(a) is exempt from any requirement to name the miscarried fetus or the aborted fetus:
(i) for the purpose of identifying the fetal remains; or
(ii) for any record keeping requirements under this chapter; and
(b) is not required to obtain a death certificate or fetal death certificate for the cremation or disposition of fetal remains that are less than 20 weeks in gestational age.


Enacted by Chapter 251, 2020 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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