Fetal remains shall be disposed of in a sanitary and appropriate manner and in accordance with standard health practices and Chapters 381 and 390, F.S., and Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C.

1. (1) Storage of Fetal remains at a clinic shall:

   1. (a) Not exceed 30 days;
   2. (b) Be in an interior restricted access location of the clinic; and,
   3. (c) Be packaged and sealed in impermiable, red plastic bags or sharps container.

2. (2) Packages or containers of fetal remains shall be labeled to include:

   1. (a) The name and address of the clinic;
   2. (b) One of the following phrases: Biomedical Waste, Biohazardous Waste, Biohazard, Infectious Waste or Infectious Substance.

Rulemaking Authority 390.012 FS. Law Implemented 381.0098, 382, 390.0111 FS. History–New 6-13-90, Amended 4-17-91, Formerly 10D-72.030, Amended 9-25-06, 4-5-17.