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NJ A4216
Bill
Status
5/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Karabinchak
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AI Summary
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Allows crematories to operate as stand-alone facilities separate from cemeteries and funeral homes, whereas current law restricts crematories to cemetery property or funeral homes established before December 1, 1971
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Creates a new "cremation company" classification requiring organization as nonprofit corporations under Title 15A, with oversight by the New Jersey Cemetery and Crematory Board
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Authorizes the board to distribute 12 permits statewide for crematories exempt from certain existing statutory requirements, with equitable geographic distribution across the state
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Prohibits cremation companies from manufacturing or selling urns, and bars them from operating funeral homes or engaging in mortuary science
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Extends tax exemptions currently applicable to cemeteries to crematory companies, and requires municipal consent by resolution before a crematory can be established or enlarged
Legislative Description
Allows for operation of crematories at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral homes properties; provides for issuance of permits for certain crematories.
2nd Reading in the Assembly
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
6/3/2024