Section 100Republic Act No. 123 shall be applied and enforced., Sec./Art. 100

Responsibility of the Local Health Authority The local health authority shall:

(a) Administer city or municipal cemeteries;

(b) Issue permits to inter, disinter or transfer remains;

(d) Apply prescribed measures when cause of death is due to a dangerous communicable disease;

(e) Keep records of death occurring within his area of jurisdiction; and

(f) Authorize the deliver of unclaimed remains to medical schools and scientific institutions for purposes specified in this Chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department.