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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023)
Title 41 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 41-1-1 — 41-149-NEW-003)
Chapter 37 - AUTOPSIES (§§ 41-37-1 — 41-37-25)
Section 41-37-17 - Payment of disinterment expenses
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MS Code § 41-37-17 (2023)
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In cases where the disinterment of a body is ordered, the sheriff shall be reimbursed for all expenses incurred by him, which sum shall be paid out of the treasury of the county where the deceased came to his death, upon the allowance and warrant of the board of supervisors of such county. Said board of supervisors shall order payment of the same on the itemized claim of such sheriff.
Codes, 1942, § 7158-07; Laws, 1960, ch. 258, § 8, eff. 5/11/1960.
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