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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—
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> > > (a) grant an approval to exhume the remains of a body, subject to any conditions specified in the approval, or
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> > > (b) refuse the application.
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> > (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.
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> > (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.