31BConsent by coroner

#### 31B Consent by coroner 31B Consent by coroner > > (1) If a coroner has jurisdiction to hold an inquest under the [Coroners Act 2009](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2009-041) in respect of the death of a person, a designated officer for a hospital or forensic institution must not authorise the use of any tissue removed from the person’s body under section 31A unless a coroner has given consent to the use of the tissue. > > > > Maximum penalty—40 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both. > > > (2) A consent by a coroner under this section may be expressed to be subject to such conditions as are specified in the consent. > > > (3) The designated officer is to ensure that an authority given under section 31A gives effect to any such conditions. > > > (4) A consent by a coroner under this section may be given orally and, if so given, is to be confirmed in writing as soon as practicable. > > **s 31B:** Ins 2003 No 18, Sch 2 \[19\]. Am 2009 No 41, Sch 4.