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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 22-3303: Grave robbery; buying or selling dead bodies.

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  1. Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
  2. Chapter 33. Trespass; Injuries to Property.

Whoever, without legal authority or without the consent of the nearest surviving relative, shall disturb or remove any dead body from a grave for the purpose of dissecting, or of buying, selling, or in any way trafficking in the same, shall be imprisoned not less than 1 year nor more than 3 years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.

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