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2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 17 — Education
RS 17:2279 — Transportation of bodies
LA Rev Stat § 17:2279 What's This?
§2279. Transportation of bodies
In the distribution and transportation of bodies as provided in R.S. 17:2274 and 17:2275, the board may employ any public carrier having a transmittal permit issued by the local registrar of vital statistics authorizing the removal thereof. All bodies being transported shall be properly encased and delivered free from public observation.
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