MN HF3466

Permits natural organic reduction (NOR) as a legal method of final disposition for human remains in Minnesota, defined as the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil.

Establishes licensing requirements for natural organic reduction facilities through the Minnesota Department of Health, with application procedures, renewal processes, and facility standards matching those for alkaline hydrolysis facilities.

Requires facilities to meet building codes, environmental standards, and contain approved equipment for the NOR process, drying systems, body holding facilities, and proper ventilation and plumbing.

Mandates written authorization from those controlling disposition, establishes identification procedures for remains, prohibits commingling of remains without permission, and requires facilities to maintain records for three years (extendable to ten years).

Clarifies that funeral providers must disclose NOR as an option, cannot require caskets for the process, and must make appropriate containers available to consumers choosing natural organic reduction.