West Virginia Code Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment § 61-12-16. Disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains pursuant to legislative rule

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of § 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code which provide for the disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains in the possession of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, in a manner which does not conflict with the provisions of this article.

Further, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shall promulgate emergency rules pursuant to § 29A-3-15 of this code providing for the disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains in their possession, in a manner which does not conflict with the provisions of this article.