West Virginia Code § 61-12-16

Disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains pursuant to legislative
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rule.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shall propose rules for legislative approval in
accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code which provide for the
disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains in the possession of the Office of the Chief
Medical Examiner, in a manner which does not conflict with the provisions oef this article.
Further, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shall promulgate emergency rules
pursuant to §29A-3-15 of this code providing for the disposition of unidentified or unclaimed
remains in their possession, in a manner which does not conflictu with the provisions of this
article.

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