The right to dissect the dead body of a human being exists whenever a person lawfully gives permission for such disposal of his body or any part thereof after death. Source: SDC 1939, § 27.1304 (5); SL 1963, ch 152 .
Dissection authorized by decedent during life
SDCL § 34-26-3 — under CUSTODY AND DISPOSITION OF BODIES AND BODY PARTS.
SDCL § 34-26-3