2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-4813 — Eye tissue; pituitary gland; removal; when authorized.

Section 71-4813
Eye tissue; pituitary gland; removal; when authorized.

When an autopsy is performed by the physician authorized by the county coroner to perform such autopsy, the physician or an appropriately qualified designee with training in ophthalmologic techniques, as provided for in subsection (2) of section 71-4807, may remove eye tissue of the decedent for the purpose of transplantation. The physician may also remove the pituitary gland for the purpose of research and treatment of hypopituitary dwarfism and of other growth disorders. Removal of the eye tissue or the pituitary gland shall only take place if the:

(1) Autopsy was authorized by the county coroner;

(2) County coroner receives permission from the person having control of the disposition of the decedent's remains pursuant to section 71-1339; and

(3) Removal of eye tissue or of the pituitary gland will not interfere with the course of any subsequent investigation or alter the decedent's post mortem facial appearance.

The removed eye tissue or pituitary gland shall be transported to the Director of Regulation and Licensure or any desired institution or health facility as prescribed by section 71-1341.

Source:

Laws 1983, LB 60, § 1

Laws 1985, LB 130, § 2

Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 683

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska