Ohio Code § 4717.271
Ohio Code § 4717.271. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 4717.271.
The following applies to a crematory operator that cremates fetal remains for an abortion
facility under Chapter 3726. of the Revised Code. (A) A crematory operator shall not do any of the following: (1) Cremate fetal remains without receiving a copy of a properly executed detachable
supplemental form described in division (C)(1) of section 3726.14 of the Revised Code ; (2) Dispose of the cremated fetal remains by a means other than one of the following: (a) Placing them in a grave, crypt, or niche; (b) Scattering them in any dignified manner, including in a memorial garden, at sea,
by air, or at a scattering ground described in section 1721.21 of the Revised Code ; (c) Any other lawful manner. (3) Arrange for the disposal of the cremated fetal remains by a means other than one
described in division (A)(2) of this section; (4) Arrange for the transfer of the cremated fetal remains for disposal by a means other
than one described in division (A)(2) of this section. (B) A crematory operator is not required to secure a death certificate, a burial or burial-transit
permit, or a cremation authorization form to cremate fetal remains.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4717.271
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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