Fetal remains shall be disposed of in a sanitary and appropriate manner and in accordance with standard health practices and Chapters 381 and 390, F.S., and Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 64E-16

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    (1) Storage of Fetal remains at a clinic shall:
    (a) Not exceed 30 days;
    (b) Be in an interior restricted access location of the clinic; and,
    (c) Be packaged and sealed in impermiable, red plastic bags or sharps container.
    (2) Packages or containers of fetal remains shall be labeled to include:
    (a) The name and address of the clinic;
    (b) One of the following phrases: Biomedical Waste, Biohazardous Waste, Biohazard, Infectious Waste or Infectious Substance.
Rulemaking Authority 390.012 FS. Law Implemented 381.0098, 382, 390.0111 FS. History-New 6-13-90, Amended 4-17-91, Formerly 10D-72.030, Amended 9-25-06, 4-5-17.