Florida Statutes

§ 406.56 — Acceptance of human remains under will

Florida § 406.56

JurisdictionFlorida

TitleXXIX

Ch. 406MEDICAL EXAMINERS; DISPOSITION OF HUMAN REMAINS

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Bluebook

Fla. Stat. § 406.56 (2026).

Text

If any person of sound mind executes a will leaving his or her remains to the anatomical board for medical education or research and the person dies within the geographical limits of the state, the anatomical board may accept and receive the person’s remains.

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Legislative History

s. 10, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 96-251; s. 11, ch. 2013-138.

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Organization and meetings of commission

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District medical examiners; associates; suspension of medical examiners

§ 406.075

Grounds for discipline; disciplinary proceedings

§ 406.08

Payment of fees, salaries, and expenses; transportation costs; facilities

§ 406.09

Expert witness fees

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Examinations, investigations, and autopsies

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Duty to report; prohibited acts

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Duty of law enforcement officers

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