# Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006, Section 36: Organ or tissue sample removed before day on which section 27 comes into force


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/4/section/36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/human-tissue-scotland-act-2006/section-36
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