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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A crematory establishment, funeral establishment, funeral director, cemetery, or other person that contracts to provide for a cremation, accepts human remains, cremates human remains, or releases or disposes of the cremated remains as provided on a cremation authorization form is not criminally or civilly liable for performing the actions authorized.
(b) A crematory establishment or funeral establishment is not criminally or civilly liable for disposing of cremated remains after the 120th day after the date of cremation in accordance with this chapter if:
(1) the authorizing agent did not authorize shipment of the remains or provide a shipping address on the authorization form; and
(2) the authorizing agent did not claim the remains before the 121st day following the date of cremation.
(c) A crematory establishment is not liable in a civil action or criminal prosecution for any valuables delivered with human remains if the crematory establishment exercises reasonable care in protecting the valuables.
(d) A crematory establishment, funeral establishment, funeral director, cemetery, or other person is not liable in a civil action for representations made by the authorizing agent or the agent's representative in the cremation authorization form.
(e) The commission may not initiate disciplinary action against a crematory establishment on the basis of a complaint based on the conduct of an employee, agent, or representative of the establishment that is:
(1) performed outside of the scope and authority of employment; or
(2) contrary to the written instructions of the crematory establishment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 716.203. Liability of Crematory Establishment, Funeral Director, Cemetery, or Other Person - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-716-203/
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