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GA SB351

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Beach

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

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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