Section 325-A:21 – Crematory Authority; Requirements.
325-A:21 Crematory Authority; Requirements. – I. A crematory authority shall not accept human remains for cremation without a proper label placed on the exterior of the alternative container or casket indicating the name of the deceased and the name and location of the funeral establishment, or the name of the next-of-kin or designated agent […]
Section 325-A:22 – Cremation Authorization Form.
325-A:22 Cremation Authorization Form. – I. A crematory authority shall not cremate human remains until it has received a cremation authorization form as provided in paragraph II, a completed and executed permit for transit or cremation as provided by the board or the appropriate cremation permit from the state from which the human remains […]
Section 325-A:23 – Signature.
325-A:23 Signature. – I. Any person signing a cremation authorization form shall be deemed to warrant the truthfulness of any facts set forth on such form, including the identity of the deceased whose remains are sought to be cremated and the authority of the person to authorize such cremation. Any person signing a cremation […]
Section 325-A:24 – Potentially Hazardous Conditions.
325-A:24 Potentially Hazardous Conditions. – I. No human remains shall be cremated with the knowledge that the human remains contain a pacemaker or defibrillator or other potentially hazardous implant or condition. The authorizing agent shall take all necessary steps to ensure that any such hazardous implant or condition is removed or corrected prior to […]
Section 325-A:25 – Disputes.
325-A:25 Disputes. – I. If a crematory authority or funeral establishment is aware of any dispute concerning the cremation of human remains, or has a reasonable basis to believe that such a dispute exists or to question any of the representations made by the authorizing agent with respect to such remains, until the crematory […]
Section 325-A:12 – Disciplinary Actions.
325-A:12 Disciplinary Actions. – I. The board may impose any one or more of the following types of disciplinary action against a crematory authority licensed under this chapter: (a) A fine not to exceed $20,000 per violation; (b) A limitation on the license and upon the right of the crematory authority to operate a […]
Section 325-A:13 – Appeal.
325-A:13 Appeal. – Any party to a decision of the board under this chapter may appeal such decision. The appeal shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.
Section 325-A:14 – License Reinstatement or Relicensure.
325-A:14 License Reinstatement or Relicensure. – I. If the license of a crematory authority has lapsed for nonpayment of fees, such license shall be eligible for reinstatement at any time upon application to the board and payment of the applicable fee as provided in RSA 325-A:7. II. If the license of a crematory authority […]
Section 325-A:15 – Acts Prohibited; Penalty.
325-A:15 Acts Prohibited; Penalty. – I. Maintaining or operating a crematory in violation of this chapter or any rules of the board is a public nuisance and may be abated as a nuisance as provided by law. II. It shall be a felony to establish, operate, or maintain a crematory subject to this chapter […]
Section 325-A:6 – Change in Location, Ownership, or Name.
325-A:6 Change in Location, Ownership, or Name. – I. A crematory authority desiring to relocate a crematory shall file a written application with the board at least 30 days prior to the designated date of such relocation. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as determined by the board in rules adopted under […]