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2019 Tennessee Code
Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation
Chapter 6 - Archaeology
§ 11-6-118. Import or export of human remains.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 11-6-118 (2019)
(a) The import into Tennessee or the export from Tennessee of human remains is prohibited except in the following instances:
(1) Import or export by hospitals, medical schools, colleges or universities for education or research purposes;
(2) Import for burial or reburial in Tennessee or export for burial or reburial in another state or country;
(3) Import or export for preparation for burial or reburial; or
(4) Import or export for use as evidence in any judicial proceeding.
(b) A violation of subsection (a) is a Class E felony.
(c) Any remains so imported or exported shall be confiscated and subject to disposition as provided in §§ 11-6-104 and 11-6-119.
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