Sec. 1805.
An individual licensed to engage in the practice of mortuary science under this article may disinfect or preserve a dead human body, entirely or in part, by the use of a chemical substance, fluid, or gas in the body or by the introduction of a chemical, substance, fluid, or gas into the body by a vascular or hypodermic injection, or by direct application into an organ or cavity in preparation for burial or disposal. The individual licensed to engage in the practice of mortuary science may direct the burial or disposal of a dead human body and may maintain a funeral establishment for the preparation and disposition, or for the care of a dead human body and may, in connection with the individual's name or the name of the funeral establishment use the words "funeral director", "undertaker", "mortician", "mortuary science", or a word of similar meaning as approved by the department.
History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 265, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021 Popular Name: Act 299
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 339 - Occupational Code
Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)
Article 18 - (339.1801...339.1812)
Section 339.1801 - Definitions.
Section 339.1802 - Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science; Creation.
Section 339.1805 - Authorized Activities of Licensee.
Section 339.1806b - Continuing Education Requirements.
Section 339.1809a - Disposition of Unclaimed Cremated Remains; Immunity From Liability; Definitions.
Section 339.1810 - Prohibited Conduct; Penalties; Rules; Training Employees.