The veterans' service organization, coroner, funeral home, funeral establishment, mortuary, and any manager of them, upon disposing of cremated remains in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, must be held harmless for any costs or damages, except if there is gross negligence or wilful misconduct, and is discharged from any legal obligation or liability concerning the cremated remains.
HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 166, Section 1, eff May 14, 2012; 2014 Act No. 160 (S.842), Section 1, eff April 14, 2014.
Effect of Amendment
2014 Act No. 160, Section 1, inserted "coroner,".
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs
Chapter 12 - Veteran's Unclaimed Cremated Remains
Section 25-12-10. Disposal of unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran.
Section 25-12-20. Definitions.
Section 25-12-40. Sharing information; discharge of liability.
Section 25-12-50. Disposition of remains.
Section 25-12-60. Liability for costs or damages.