406.54 Bodies may be claimed after delivery to anatomical board. - Florida Statutes

406.54 Bodies may be claimed after delivery to anatomical board.

Any dead human body which has been delivered to the anatomical board may be claimed by any friend or any representative of a fraternal society of which the deceased was a member, or a representative of any charitable or religious organization. Upon receipt of such claim, the body or remains shall be surrendered to the claimant by the anatomical board after the payment to the anatomical board for the expenses incurred in obtaining and handling such body or remains.

History. s. 8, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-40; s. 4, ch. 96-251.

Note. Former s. 245.09.