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AL HB670
Bill
Status
3/3/2010
Primary Sponsor
H Gipson
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AI Summary
HB 670 Summary
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Defines "mortuary service" as a location where embalming or cremation is practiced for a licensed funeral establishment without retail sales, and establishes licensing requirements and inspection procedures for mortuary services.
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Substantially revises authorized agent provisions for directing disposition of human remains, establishing a prioritized list from spouse/children to public officials, with requirements for consent affidavits and court involvement for disputes.
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Increases numerous licensing fees and fines: application fees from $100-$300 to $150-$500, reciprocal license fees from $100 to $500 maximum, renewal fees up to $150 for embalmers/directors and $500 for operators, and violations fines from $500 to $500-$2,500 range.
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Requires all funeral service and merchandise pricing to conform to Federal Trade Commission rules and prohibits crematory facilities from cremating deceased animals.
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Enhances board diversity requirements, increases board member per diem from 10 to 20 days per year, authorizes delegation of license examination administration, and establishes formal complaint procedures and due process hearing requirements for disciplinary actions.
Legislative Description
Funeral Service, Board of, mortuary service regulated, diversity in board membership, fees and fines increased, authorized agent and liability of funeral director substantially revised, Secs. 34-13-1, 34-13-7, 34-13-9, 34-13-11, 34-13-12, 34-13-20, 34-13-22, 34-13-23, 34-13-26, 34-13-50, 34-13-51, 34-13-53, 34-13-55, 34-13-56, 34-13-70, 34-13-72, 34-13-73, 34-13-74, 34-13-90, 34-13-111, 34-13-113, 34-13-114, 34-13-115, 34-13-116, 34-13-120 am'd.; Secs. 34-13-150, 34-13-151, 34-13-152 repealed
Funeral Service, Board of
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 23 Favorable from Boards and Commissions with 1 substitute
4/14/2010