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(2)  The autopsy shall include:

(i) A toxicological analysis for toxic fumes;

(ii) Gross and microscopic studies of heart,
lung, and any other tissue involved;

(iii) Appropriate studies of blood and urine;
and

(iv) Appropriate studies of body fluids and
body tissues.

(3)  If the medical examiner determines toxic fumes
were the cause of death, the medical examiner shall: [prepare]

(I)  INVESTIGATE TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE THE
SOURCE OF THE FUMES; AND

(II)  PREPARE a written report on the specific
effects of the fumes on human tissue.

(4)   [In the case of a fire fighter who dies in the
line of duty, the] THE AUTOPSY AND analysis shall be sufficient
to determine eligibility for benefits under the federal Public
Safety Officers' Benefits Act of 1976.

(d)  The individual who performs the autopsy shall prepare
detailed written findings during the progress of the autopsy.
These findings and the conclusions drawn from them shall be filed
in the office of the medical examiner for the county where the
death occurred. The original copy of the findings and
conclusions shall be filed in the office of the Chief Medical
Examiner.

(e)  The Chief Medical Examiner shall set a reasonable fee
for performing an autopsy by an authorized pathologist.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1986.

May 27, 1986
The Honorable Melvin A. Steinberg
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland
Constitution, I have today vetoed Senate Bill 811.