Responsibility of the Local Health Authority.
Section 100
SEC. 100. Responsibility of the Local Health Authority.—The local health authority shall: Administer city or municipal cemeteries; Issue permits to inter, disinter or transfer remains; Apply prescribed measures when cause of death is due to a dangerous communicable disease. Keep records of death occurring within his area of jurisdiction; and Authorize the delivery of unclaimed remains to medical schools and scientific institutions for purposes specified in this Chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department.