65-1761. Licensure of crematory; requirements of crematory and holding facility.
65-1761
65-1761. Licensure of crematory; requirements ofcrematory and holding facility.(a) No person shall operate a crematory to cremate a deadhuman body or cause any dead human body to be cremated unless the crematory islicensed under this act.
(b) Any building used as a crematory shall comply with all applicable localand state building codes, zoning laws, ordinances and environmental standards.A crematory shall have, on site, a motorized mechanical device for processingcremated remains either in the building or adjacent to it and a holdingfacilityfor the retention of dead human bodies awaiting cremation. The holding facilityshallbe secure from access by anyone except authorized personnel of the crematory,shall preserve the dignity of the dead human bodies and shall protect thehealth andsafety of the crematory personnel.
(c) All applications for licensure as a crematory shall be on forms furnishedand prescribed by the state board of mortuary arts.
History: L. 2001, ch. 183, § 2; Jan. 1, 2002.