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AL SB94
Bill
AI Summary
SB94 - Alabama Board of Funeral Service
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Substantially revises regulations for the Alabama Board of Funeral Service, including definitions of mortuary services, funeral establishments, embalming, and cremation practices.
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Increases licensing fees and fines across multiple categories, including application fees (up to $500), examination fees, renewal fees (up to $150), inspection fees (up to $150), and violation fines (up to $2,500).
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Establishes comprehensive authority requirements for disposition of human remains, including a detailed hierarchy of who may direct cremation or final disposition and provides liability protections for funeral directors relying on authorized agents.
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Requires all funeral service, cemetery service, and funeral merchandise pricing to comply with Federal Trade Commission rules and prohibits crematory facilities from cremating deceased animals.
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Enhances board diversity requirements, increases per diem allowance for board members from 10 to 20 days per year, and establishes detailed procedures for complaint filing and disciplinary hearings against licensees.
Legislative Description
Funeral Service, Board of, substantially revised relating to board and operation of funeral establishments and mortuary service, application, renewal, and inspection fees increased, fines for violations increased, 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, 34-13-52, 34-13-53, 34-13-55, 34-13-56, 34-13-70, 34-13-72, 34-13-73, 34-13-74, 34-13-90, 34-13-94, 34-13-111, 34-13-113, 34-13-114, 34-13-115, 34-13-116, 34-13-120, 34-13-130 am'd.; Secs. 34-13-28, 34-13-150, 34-13-151, 34-13-152 repealed (2011-20128)
Funeral Service, Board of
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 8:35 p.m. on June 2, 2011
6/2/2011