Sec. 691.034. REGULATION OF PERSONS AND INSTITUTIONS USING BODIES AND ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS. (a) The board shall inspect and may approve institutions and other persons for the receipt and use of bodies and anatomical specimens under this chapter.

(b) The board may investigate a person or institution if the board has reason to believe that the person or institution has improperly used a body or anatomical specimen.

(c) The board may suspend or revoke a person's or institution's authorization to receive and use or dissect bodies or anatomical specimens if the board determines that the person or institution has improperly used a body or anatomical specimen.

(d) A person or institution is entitled to a hearing before the board or a hearing examiner appointed by the board before the board may revoke the person's or institution's authorization to receive and use or dissect bodies or anatomical specimens. The board shall make all final decisions to suspend or revoke an authorization.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 948, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 624 (S.B. 1214), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2015.