South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-19 - Vital Statistics
Sec2 61-19.900 - DISPOSITION AND TRANSPORTATION OF HUMAN REMAINS
Section 61-19.900.904 - Disposition of Body or Fetus by Hospital Officials Authorized by Next of Kin

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-19.900.904
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Hospital officials who dispose of bodies of persons or fetuses dead of natural causes, with legal permission of the next of kin and not for hire or profit, are responsible for filing the record of fetal death or of death. In all cases, including a reportable fetal death, a Burial Removal Transit Permit must be obtained for the disposition of the remains.

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