As used in this article 60, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Death certification professional" means a coroner, medical examiner, forensic pathologist, or other qualified individual who determines the cause of death and completes the medical certification for a certificate of death in accordance with section 25-2-110.
(2) "Department" means the department of public health and environment created in section 25-1-102 (1).
Source: L. 2026: Entire article added, (SB 26-077), ch. 63, p. 257, § 1, effective August 12.