(1)  In the event of an epidemic or for other sufficient reason, the Governor, by proclamation, may declare that a cremation permit may be issued by any medical practitioner who –

(a) has made a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased person; and

(b) is an expert in pathology.

(2)  A medical practitioner may not issue a cremation permit under this regulation until any cardiac pacemaker or radioactive substance implanted in the deceased person has been removed from the body.