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AL HB490
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mary Moore
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AI Summary
- Applies only to Class 1 municipalities in Alabama
- Prohibits construction or operation of new crematories within one-half mile of any residence or residential area
- Defines "crematory" as a building or portion of a building housing a cremation chamber used to reduce human remains to bone fragments
- Allows enforcement by the municipality or affected residents through circuit court proceedings in the county where the municipality is principally located
- Becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval
Legislative Description
Relating to any Class 1 municipality; to prohibit the construction or commencement of operation of a new crematory within one-half mile of any residence or residential area within the municipality; and to provide for enforcement.
Class 1 municipality (Birmingham), crematories, new crematories prohibited near residential area, civil enforcement
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House Jefferson County Legislation
5/17/2023
Committee Referrals
Jefferson County Legislation5/17/2023
Full Bill Text
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