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OK HB1794

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sean Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Bodies buried in a container must have the top surface of the outermost container at least 18 inches below ground level.
  • Bodies buried without a container must be placed at least 48 inches below ground level.
  • Political subdivisions may permit shallower burials by ordinance or rule due to subsurface soil conditions or other relevant considerations.
  • The requirements do not apply to burials in sealed-surface reinforced concrete burial vaults or burials on tribal grounds.
  • The act becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Cemeteries; requiring human bodies be buried in a certain manner; effective date.

General Legislation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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