Immunity From Criminal and Civil Liability; Written Directions

Sec. 716.204. IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY; WRITTEN DIRECTIONS. (a) In this section: (1) "Cemetery organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 711.001. (2) "Embalmer" has the meaning assigned by Section 651.001, Occupations Code. (b) If Section 716.054(a) applies, a cemetery organization, a business operating a crematory or columbarium, a funeral director, an embalmer, or a funeral establishment is not criminally liable or liable in a civil action for: (1) cremating the human remains of a deceased person; or (2) carrying out the written directions of the deceased person. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER F. RECORDS