Sec.19a-36-A40. Transportation of dead bodies

(a) Dead human bodies to be transported by common carrier shall be embalmed or wrapped and then enclosed in a casket, and outside box or, in lieu of such double container, be enclosed in an impervious container acceptable to the commissioner of health.

(b) Dead human bodies to be removed from the place of death to another location for preparation shall be temporarily prepared by enclosing in an impervious container. The licensed embalmer having charge of such a body may sign the certificate required in section 7-62 of the general statutes, but in so doing, such licensed embalmer obligates himself to further prepare the body as required by section 19a-36-A39 as soon as practicable after arrival at his regular place of business.

(c) The impervious containers mentioned in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be cleansed and washed with a disinfecting solution after each use.

(Effective October 25, 1989)