Ohio Code 3726.02 – Fetal remains disposition by cremation or interment
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(A) Final disposition of fetal remains from a surgical abortion at an abortion facility shall be by cremation or interment.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3726.02
- Abortion facility: means any of the following in which abortions are induced or performed:
(1) Ambulatory surgical facility as defined in section 3702. See Ohio Code 3726.01
- Fetal remains: means the product of human conception that has been aborted. See Ohio Code 3726.01
- Interment: means the burial or entombment of fetal remains. See Ohio Code 3726.01
(B) The cremation of fetal remains under division (A) of this section shall be in a crematory facility, in compliance with Chapter 4717 of the Revised Code.
(C) As used in this section, “crematory facility” has the same meaning as in section 4717.01 of the Revised Code.