After investigating deaths of persons who are to be cremated, the coroner or medical examiner may give approval for cremation and shall record such approval by either signing a cremation authorization form or electronically through the centralized electronic system for the processing of death records established by the state registrar. It shall be a misdemeanor to perform a cremation without such approval.
2006 c 260 art 8 s 13
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Chapter 390 — Coroner; Medical Examiner
Section 390.005 — Election Or Appointment, Eligibility; Vacancies; Removal.
Section 390.0065 — Hennepin County Medical Examiner; Selection And Term.
Section 390.01 — Bond And Indemnification.
Section 390.012 — Jurisdiction.
Section 390.04 — Provision For Transfer Of Jurisdiction.
Section 390.05 — Medical Examiner Or Coroner Staff.
Section 390.11 — Investigations.
Section 390.111 — Expenses And Compensation.
Section 390.151 — Organ And Tissue Donation.
Section 390.152 — Cremation Approval.
Section 390.21 — Disposition; Burial.
Section 390.221 — Bodies; Effects; Custody.
Section 390.23 — Death Records.
Section 390.25 — Unidentified Deceased Persons.
Section 390.251 — Request For Examinations.
Section 390.252 — Contracts For Services.
Section 390.31 — Simplified Investigations Of Death.
Section 390.32 — Authority To Conduct Proceedings.
Section 390.33 — Appointment Of Medical Examiner; Inquest.
Section 390.34 — When Sections 390.31 To 390.35 Do Not Apply.
Section 390.35 — Election To Follow Simplified Investigation.