Section 216-RICR-60-10-1.18 - Transplantation of Organs from Decedent Bodies or CadaversA. All cases of transplantation of organs from decedent bodies or cadavers shall follow the provisions detailed in the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-18.6.1.B. OSME shall be notified of all cases in which the transplantation of organs from bodies of persons who have died within the State of Rhode Island is to be carried out. A copy of any "document of gift", in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-18.6.1, shall be made available for examination by the Medical Examiner.C. The Medical Examiner reserves the right to approve or disapprove the execution of a donor transplantation procedure in cases which would create conflict with the discharge of responsibilities of OSME. When approval is given, a copy of approval, signed by the next of kin or legal representative shall be forwarded to the Medical Examiner. In homicide, suspected homicide cases, or those where a criminal act may have occurred, transplant of (donor) organs shall be prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Medical Examiner and the Attorney General.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-60-10-1.18