§ 11-6-118. Import or export of human remains.

TN Code § 11-6-118 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The import into Tennessee or the export from Tennessee of human remains is prohibited except in the following instances:

(1) Import or export by hospitals, medical schools, colleges or universities for education or research purposes;

(2) Import for burial or reburial in Tennessee or export for burial or reburial in another state or country;

(3) Import or export for preparation for burial or reburial; or

(4) Import or export for use as evidence in any judicial proceeding.

(b) A violation of subsection (a) is a Class E felony.

(c) Any remains so imported or exported shall be confiscated and subject to disposition as provided in §§ 11-6-104 and 11-6-119.