HRS §338-24
Out-of-state death permits for bringing a body into Hawaii
If someone dies outside Hawaii and the body comes with a valid permit from that place, the permit lets the body be brought into or through Hawaii. But before the body is buried, cremated, or otherwise disposed of in Hawaii, a local health department agent must approve the permit and keep a record.
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The statute, as written — Foreign permit for removal, burial, or other disposition of body
When the death or fetal death occurs outside this State and the body is accompanied by a permit for burial, removal, or other disposition issued in accordance with the law and regulations in force where the death or fetal death occurred, the permit shall authorize the transportation of the body into or through this State, but before the burial, cremation, or other disposal of the body within this State, the permit shall be endorsed by the local agent of the department of health who shall keep a record thereof.
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