title: Act of 26 May 1987.
abstract: This Law provides for the disposition of the remains of aborted or miscarried fetuses.  It defines remains to be "the remains of the dead offspring of a human being that has reached a stage of development so that there are cartilaginous structures, fetal or skeletal parts after an abortion or miscarriage, whether or not the remains have been obtained by induced, spontaneous, or accidental means."  Hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities are required to deposit or dispose of such remains "by cremation, interment by burial, or in a manner directed by the commissioner of health."  The Law does not require that a religious service or ceremony be held or a discussion with the woman obtaining an induced abortion. Violation of the law is a misdemeanor.
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D000569:Americas; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D019049:Developed Countries; D005333:Fetus; D006262:Health; D006268:Health Facilities; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008910:Minnesota; D009656:North America; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction; D014481:United States
keywords: Abortion Centers--legal aspects; Americas; Delivery Of Health Care; Developed Countries; Fetus--legal aspects; Health; Health Facilities; Laws And Statutes; Minnesota; North America; Northern America; Pregnancy; Reproduction; United States