20Storage of human remains

20 Storage of human remains

(1)  If human remains are to be placed into storage, the person responsible for that storage must first place the human remains in a coffin, container, or tray, capable of –

(a) ensuring that the escape of bodily discharges, contaminants or infectious materials is prevented or confined to that coffin, container or tray; and

(b) protecting any person who comes into contact with the coffin, container or tray from bodily discharges, contaminants or infectious materials.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(2)  A person responsible for the storage of human remains must ensure that the human remains, or the storage facility in which the human remains are placed, is brought to, and maintained at, a temperature not exceeding 5°C, as soon as practicable after the custody of the human remains becomes that person's responsibility.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.