TCA § 11-6-118 — Import or export of human remains

The import into Tennessee or the export from Tennessee of human remains is prohibited except in the following instances: Import or export by hospitals, medical schools, colleges or universities for education or research purposes; Import for burial or reburial in Tennessee or export for burial or reburial in another state or country; Import or export for preparation for burial or reburial; or Import or export for use as evidence in any judicial proceeding. A violation of subsection (a) is a Class E felony. Any remains so imported or exported shall be confiscated and subject to disposition as provided in §§ 11-6-104 and 11-6-119.