N.J. Admin. Code § 2:10-2.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:10-2.2 - Animal remains

(a) Due to risk of disease transmission, animal remains and specimens shall not be returned after submission to the AHDL and will be disposed of at the discretion of AHDL, subject to the exemptions of this subsection.

(b) Upon written request of the submitter or animal owner prior to start of a necropsy procedure, animal remains shall be released to licensed private crematorium for private services at no cost to the laboratory.

(c) Notwithstanding (b) above, animal remains that are regulated medical waste, as defined by N.J.A.C. 7:26-3A.6(a)5, shall be disposed of pursuant to all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

(d) Upon written request by the animal owner or submitter, specimens may be released directly from AHDL to another laboratory for confirmatory testing or to seek professional opinion, or as required by Federal or State law.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:10-2.2

Adopted by 51 N.J.R. 167(a), effective 2/4/2019