Part 6Mortuaries etc.
Protection of public from risks arising from bodies
92Application for order in relation to bodies retained in premises
1
This section applies where—
a
the body of a person is being retained in premises;
b
the local authority in whose area the premises are considers that appropriate arrangements have not been made for the disposal of the body; and
c
that authority is satisfied that, as a result—
i
there is a significant risk to public health; and
ii
it is necessary, to avoid or minimise that risk, for the body to be appropriately disposed of.
2
The authority may apply to the sheriff for its area for an order under section 93(1).
3
An application under subsection (2) must be accompanied by a certificate—
a
stating that a local authority competent person is satisfied as to the matters mentioned in subsection (1); and
b
signed by that person.
4
In this section, “premises” does not include—
a
a mortuary or other similar premises; or
b
a hospital.