Section 34-26A-31 - Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority not liable--Court order or resolution of dispute. - South Dakota Statutes

34-26A-31. Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority not liable--Court order or resolution of dispute. No crematory authority is liable for refusing to accept a body or to perform a cremation until it receives a court order or other suitable confirmation that a dispute has been settled if:
(1) It is aware of any dispute concerning the cremation of human remains;
(2) It has a reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the authorizing agent; or
(3) For any other lawful reason.

Source: SL 1988, ch 283, § 31.