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Tennessee Code Title 38. Prevention and Detection of Crime § 38-7-105

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(a) All autopsies must be performed at a facility accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).  A facility must receive accreditation from NAME within one (1) year of July 1, 2012, maintain accreditation and operate pursuant to NAME guidelines unless the facility operates in a county which qualifies for an extension under subsection (b).

(b) A facility must receive accreditation from NAME within one (1) year of July 1, 2014, maintain accreditation and operate pursuant to NAME guidelines if the facility is located in any county having a population of not less than three hundred thirty-six thousand four hundred (336,400) nor more than three hundred thirty-six thousand five hundred (336,500), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census.

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