§ 4209-A — Procedure for obtaining identification by persons opposed to the dissection or autopsy of their bodies upon their death

New York § 4209-A

• Jurisdiction: New York
• Law PBH: Public Health
• Title 2: Autopsy and Dissection
• Art. 42: Cadavers

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§ 4209-a. Procedure for obtaining identification by persons opposed to\nthe dissection or autopsy of their bodies upon their death. Except as\nrequired by law, no dissection or autopsy shall be performed on the body\nof any person who is carrying an identification card upon his person\nindicating his opposition to such dissection or autopsy. To be valid,\nthis card must be signed and dated by the person opposed to the\ndissection or autopsy and must be notarized.\n The card shall measure at least two inches by three inches and shall\nbe made of a cardboard based material. The card shall state:\n "I, ............................................................,\n (insert the name of the person opposed to dissection or autopsy)\ndo not consent to the dissection or autopsy of my body except as is\nrequired by law."\n