A complete autopsy is preferred and usually necessary for optimal investigation of deaths resulting from opiate, illegal or illicit drug overdose. The rules in this chapter set forth protocol for uniform investigations of deaths resulting from such drugs.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-36-01-.01
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 38-7-102, 68-3-502(d) and Chapter 916 of the Public Acts of 2012.