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NY S05169
Bill
Status
4/27/2009
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Prohibits commercial display of human remains without a permit from the Department of Health, with "commercial purposes" defined as displays where the public is charged a fee or the exhibitor accepts payment or consideration.
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Requires permit applicants to provide valid written authorization from the decedent (including by will) or any person authorized to make an anatomical gift under Article 43 of the Public Health Law.
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Exempts from permit requirements human remains that are more than 100 years old, consist solely of hair or teeth, are part of ordinary funeral or memorial services, are objects of religious veneration, or are in the possession of accredited museum facilities.
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Establishes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of the commercial display prohibition.
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Takes effect ninety days after enactment, with the Department of Health authorized to promulgate rules and regulations immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Relates to the commercial display of human remains; requires the department of health to implement a permit process for anyone displaying human remains for payment or other consideration; exempts remains more than 100 years old, consisting solely of human hair or teeth, part of the ordinary display at a funeral establishment or memorial, an object of religious veneration, consisting solely of bodies transported into and remaining in the state for display prior to the effective date of this section, or in the possession of a museum facility.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
6/15/2010