February 19, 2009, Introduced by Reps. LeBlanc and Leland and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code,"
by amending section 2841 (MCL 333.2841).
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 2841. (1) Death registration is required for each
individual who dies in this state. If the place of death is
unknown, but the body is found in this state, the death
registration shall show this fact and shall be completed and filed
in accordance with this section and section 2842. The place where
the body is found shall be shown as the place of death.
(2) Except as otherwise provided under this part, an
individual who discovers the body of an individual he or she knows
or has reason to know is dead shall immediately inform a law
enforcement agency or a 9-1-1 operator of the discovery. An
individual who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of
not more than $1,000.00, or both.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect October
1, 2010.