La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1191.1

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 40:1191.1 - Definitions

As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Final disposition" means the burial, cremation, or other disposition of the remains of a human fetus following fetal death.

(2) "Health facility" means a facility licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health to provide health services.

(3) "Miscarried child" means the fetal remains resulting from a spontaneous fetal death that does not require compulsory registration pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 40:47.

La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1191.1

Acts 2016, No. 59, §1, eff. May 10, 2016.

Acts 2016, No. 59, §1, eff. 5/10/2016.