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Sec. 2843b. (1) If, at the time of death, an individual who is required to complete the medical certification under section 2843(1) 1 has actual knowledge of the presence in the deceased individual of an infectious agent, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related virus, the individual who is required to complete the medical certification shall notify the funeral director or the funeral director's authorized agent of the appropriate infection control precautions to be taken. The notification required by this subsection must occur before the body is released to the funeral director or the funeral director's authorized agent. A funeral director or funeral director's authorized agent who receives notification under this subsection shall not refuse to render services as a result of having received the notification.
(2) The information contained in the notification required by subsection (1) is confidential. A person who receives confidential information under this section shall disclose the information to others only to the extent consistent with the authorized purpose for which the information was obtained.
(3) No later than August 6, 1986, the department shall submit for promulgation under section 48 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, MCL 24.248, rules that define the term “infectious agent” for purposes of this section.
(4) The department may promulgate rules to administer this section.
(5) A person who violates subsection (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.2843b - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-2843b/
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