Texas Health and Safety Code 716.204 – Immunity From Criminal and Civil Liability; Written Directions
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(a) In this section:
(1) “Cemetery organization” has the meaning assigned by § 711.001.
(2) “Embalmer” has the meaning assigned by § 651.001, Occupations Code.
(b) If § 716.054(a) applies, a cemetery organization, a business operating a crematory or columbarium, a funeral director, an embalmer, or a funeral establishment is not criminally liable or liable in a civil action for:
(1) cremating the human remains of a deceased person; or
(2) carrying out the written directions of the deceased person.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 716.204
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005