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96Approval to exhume remains
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96 Approval to exhume remains
96 Approval to exhume remains
(1) The Secretary may—
(a) grant an approval to exhume the remains of a body, subject to any conditions specified in the approval, or
(b) refuse the application.
(2) In granting an approval to exhume the remains of a body under this section, the Secretary must impose conditions the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the remains of the body are treated with dignity and respect during the exhumation.
(3) An approval granted under this section remains valid for 3 months from the date of the approval or for a period agreed to by the Secretary.