Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006

Valid from 01/09/2006

36Organ or tissue sample removed before day on which section 27 comes into forceS

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An organ or tissue sample—

(a)removed from the body of a deceased person during an examination having the characteristics of a post-mortem examination carried out before the day on which section 27 comes into force; and

(b)held immediately before that day for use for any purpose referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 23,

may be retained and used for any such purpose.