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NY S07636
Bill
Status
6/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Alesi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits commercial display of human remains without a permit from the Department of Health, where "commercial purposes" means charging the public a fee to view remains or the exhibitor accepting payment for the display
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Requires permit applicants to provide valid written authorization from either the decedent (including by will) or a person authorized to make anatomical gifts under Article 43 of the Public Health Law
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Exempts from permit requirements: remains over 100 years old, human hair or teeth only, ordinary funeral home viewings or memorial services, objects of religious veneration, and remains in museum facility possession (unless the museum paid consideration to the exhibitor)
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Establishes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliance
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate authority for the Department of Health commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation
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
referred to codes
6/20/2012