76Section 74: general power of appropriate health bodyS
(1)This section applies where it appears to the appropriate health body that no arrangements have been or are being made under section 74(2) or (4) for the remains of a still-born child to be buried [F1, cremated or hydrolysed].
(2)The appropriate health body may make arrangements for the remains to be buried [F2, cremated or hydrolysed].
(3)In this section, “appropriate health body” has the meaning given by section 74(10).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 76(1) substituted (4.2.2026 for specified purposes, 2.3.2026 in so far as not already in force) by The Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 1) Regulations 2026 (S.S.I. 2026/50), reg. 1(2)(3), sch. 2 para. 1(14)(a)
F2Words in s. 76(2) substituted (4.2.2026 for specified purposes, 2.3.2026 in so far as not already in force) by The Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 1) Regulations 2026 (S.S.I. 2026/50), reg. 1(2)(3), sch. 2 para. 1(14)(b)
Commencement Information
I1S. 76 in force at 4.4.2019 by S.S.I. 2018/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 8)