Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 1404-A. No embalming when autopsy authorized

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

The next of kin or legal representative of a person who has died may authorize an autopsy. If an autopsy is authorized, no person shall inject into or remove from any artery, vein, or cavity of the body of the person who has died any fluid, gas or other substance except by or with the permission of a pathologist, medical examiner or licensed physician in attendance.

On completion of the autopsy, the body shall be released for normal handling.

The provisions of this section do not apply to deaths within the jurisdiction of medical examiners or autopsies as authorized in Title 22, chapter 711.  1

A violation of this section is a Class E crime.

1 22 M.R.S.A. § 3021 et seq.
Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 1404-A. No embalming when autopsy authorized - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-32-professions-and-occupations/me-rev-st-tit-32-sect-1404-a/

Read this complete Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 1404-A. No embalming when autopsy authorized on Westlaw. Westlaw subscription required.

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Maine Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard