(1) The removal is performed in conjunction with an autopsy under such official's jurisdiction;
(2) The removal will not impede or interfere with the investigation that gave rise to the autopsy, and will not significantly alter post mortem appearance; and
(3)
(A) No objection to the removal of the pituitary gland was evidenced by the decedent prior to the decedent's death, nor was there objection on the part of the decedent's next of kin known to the official having jurisdiction over the autopsy.
(B) As used in this part, “next of kin” includes, in order, the decedent's spouse; or if no competent spouse, the decedent's adult children; or if no competent spouse or adult children, the decedent's parents; or if no competent spouse, adult children, or parents, the decedent's brothers and sisters.
(C) The decedent's next of kin shall be contacted by telephone or otherwise, and unless there is a specific objection from such kin, a telephone confirmation shall be consent within the requirements of this part.
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