West Virginia Statutes

§ 61-12-16 — Disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains pursuant to legislative rule

West Virginia·Ch. 61 CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT·Art. 12 POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1et seq. of this code which provide for the disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains in the possession of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, in a manner which does not conflict with the provisions of this article. Further, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shall promulgate emergency rules pursuant to §29A-3-15 of this code providing for the disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains in their possession, in a manner which does not conflict with the provisions of this article.

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Legislative History

2022 Reg. Sess., HB4559; 2022 Reg. Sess., SB619

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