FL S0370

Extends the timeframe for referring deaths to medical examiners from 30 days to 12 months after a person was last treated by a physician, and clarifies when medical examiner investigation is required.

Revises procedures for handling unclaimed remains by authorizing the Department of Health to issue burial-transit permits and allowing funeral directors to embalm unclaimed remains without liability under certain circumstances.

Creates exemptions for accredited nontransplant anatomical donation organizations from requiring anatomical board approval to transport human remains out of state, effective October 1, 2014.

Establishes requirements for burial-transit permits to accompany human remains received by the anatomical board, requires medical examiner approval before dissection of remains, and prohibits monetary inducements for anatomical donations.

Requires the anatomical board to conduct financial audits at least every 3 years and authorizes county ordinances for final disposition of unclaimed remains of indigent persons, with liability protections for licensed funeral professionals.