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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 709: DISPOSAL OF DEAD BODIES
22 §2881. Delivery to physician for scientific purposes

Universal Citation:
22 ME Rev Stat § 2881 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

§2881. Delivery to physician for scientific purposes

If any resident of the State requests or consents that after death his body may be delivered to a regular physician or surgeon for the advancement of anatomical science, it may be used for that purpose, unless some kindred or family connection makes objection.

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