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GA SB351
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Increases the minimum distance requirement for new crematories from residential subdivisions from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet, effective for licenses issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2016
- The existing 1,000-foot setback requirement remains applicable only to stand-alone crematories licensed between July 1, 2009, and prior to July 1, 2016, that were not in operation as of July 1, 2009
- The new 2,000-foot requirement applies to all crematories (not just stand-alone ones) that were not in operation as of July 1, 2016, expanding the scope beyond the previous restriction which only covered crematories not located on or adjacent to a funeral establishment
- Removes the previous standalone exemption provision in paragraph (2)(B) and incorporates the applicability language directly into the distance requirement subparagraphs
- Amends Code Section 43-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs crematory licensing, equipment, facilities, and personnel requirements
Legislative Description
Crematories; distance certain crematories may be located in relation to residential subdivision; change provisions
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/10/2016
Full Bill Text
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