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NRS 451.710 - Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute.

NV Rev Stat § 451.710 (2019) (N/A)
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1. The operator of a crematory incurs no liability by refusing to accept or to cremate human remains until the operator receives a court order or other suitable confirmation that a dispute has been settled:

(a) If the operator is aware of a dispute concerning cremation of the remains;

(b) If the operator has a reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the agent; or

(c) For any other lawful reason.

2. If the operator of a crematory is aware of a dispute concerning the release or disposition of cremated human remains, the operator may refuse to release the remains until the dispute has been resolved or the operator receives a court order authorizing the release or disposition of the remains. The operator incurs no liability by such a refusal.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 2606)

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