Who must authorize placement of the carcass for aboveground disposal?

• A. The owner of the land
• B. The local fire department
• C. The neighbor
• D. The court

Answer: (A)

Property rights determine who can authorize placing a carcass on land for disposal. If the carcass is to be placed above ground on land you don’t own, you must obtain permission from the landowner—the person who owns the property. This protects against trespass and liability and helps avoid issues like odors, scavenger attraction, or safety hazards. The local fire department doesn’t grant disposal rights, a neighbor doesn’t have legal authority to permit placement, and a court would only become involved if a dispute or legal action arises.