CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER C—MEDICAL CARE AND EXAMINATIONS (parts 31 to 38) > PART 35—HOSPITAL AND STATION MANAGEMENT > SUBPART D—Disposal of Money and Effects of Deceased Patients (§35.41 to §35.52) > 35.52—Delivery of possession only; title unaffected.

35.52—Delivery of possession only; title unaffected.

Except for delivery of effects to purchasers at sales held in accordance with § 35.49, delivery or deposit under this subpart of the money or effects, or the proceeds of a sale of the effects, of a deceased patient constitutes only a transfer of possession and is not intended to affect in any manner the title to such money, effects, or proceeds.