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SOUTH DAKOTA STATUTES AND CODES
Chapter 26A - Crematories And Cremations
- Section 34-26A-1 - Definition of terms.
- Section 34-26A-2 - Authorizing agent defined--Public official or institutional representative asauthorizing agent.
- Section 34-26A-3 - Erection and maintenance of crematory--Who is authorized--Building codes,environmental standards and zoning regulations.
- Section 34-26A-4 - Application for licensure or renewal--Forms--Fee--Contents--Annual examination--Notice on change of ownership.
- Section 34-26A-5 - Cremation prohibited except in licensed crematory--Violation as misdemeanor.
- Section 34-26A-6 - Documentation required for cremation--Cremation authorization form--Burialpermit--Other local documentation.
- Section 34-26A-7 - Delegation of authority of authorizing agent--Reliance on authorization form withoutliability.
- Section 34-26A-8 - Receipt upon receiving human remains--Contents--Signatures.
- Section 34-26A-9 - Record of cremations.
- Section 34-26A-10 - Acceptance of unidentified human remains prohibited--Identification on exterior ofcremation container.
- Section 34-26A-11 - Filing of burial permit on completion of cremation.
- Section 34-26A-12 - Casket not to be required by crematory authority--Cremation container to becremated absent written instructions to the contrary.
- Section 34-26A-13 - When cremation may take place--Investigation by coroner--Waiver of timerequirement.
- Section 34-26A-14 - Notification of coroner by crematory authority in certain cases--Investigation--Authorization to cremate.
- Section 34-26A-15 - Removal of pacemaker or hazardous implants.
- Section 34-26A-16 - Holding human remains before cremation--Refrigeration--Leaking cremationcontainer need not be accepted.
- Section 34-26A-17 - Unauthorized persons not permitted in crematory area.
- Section 34-26A-18 - Simultaneous cremations forbidden absent written authorization--Authorization asexemption from liability for commingling.
- Section 34-26A-19 - Verification of identification before cremation.
- Section 34-26A-20 - Removal and processing of residue.
- Section 34-26A-21 - Packing of cremated remains--Temporary container--Shipping.
- Section 34-26A-22 - Statement by authorizing agent specifying disposition of cremated remains--Retention of copy.
- Section 34-26A-23 - Responsibility of authorizing agent for disposition--Disposal of unclaimed remains--Reimbursement--Record--Discharge from liability.
- Section 34-26A-24 - Where cremated remains may be disposed of--Consent of property owner.
- Section 34-26A-25 - Commingling of cremated remains prohibited--Exceptions.
- Section 34-26A-26 - Delivery of cremated remains--Receipt--Transportation of remains.
- Section 34-26A-27 - Scattering of cremated remains--Filing of statement with local registrar--Time ofrelease of remains by crematory authority--Violation as misdemeanor.
- Section 34-26A-28 - Cremation authorization form as warranty of identity, authority, etc.--Liability ofperson signing form.
- Section 34-26A-29 - Right of crematory authority to cremate on receipt of authorization form--Immunityfrom liability--Exception.
- Section 34-26A-30 - Crematory authority not responsible for valuables.
- Section 34-26A-31 - Refusal to accept body or perform cremation--When crematory authority not liable--Court order or resolution of dispute.
- Section 34-26A-32 - Refusal to release cremated remains--When crematory authority not liable--Courtorder or resolution of dispute.
- Section 34-26A-33 - Promulgation of rules by department--Contents--Adoption of rules by crematoryauthority.
- Section 34-26A-34 - Maintenance of crematory in violation of chapter as nuisance--Abatement.
- Section 34-26A-35 - Holding self out as crematory authority without license or performing cremationwithout authorization form as misdemeanor.
- Section 34-26A-36 - Knowingly signing false authorization form as misdemeanor.
- Section 34-26A-37 - Pre-need contract to specify ultimate disposition of cremated remains--Compliancewith contract absent different instructions at time of death--Release from liability.
- Section 34-26A-38 - Right to authorize one's own cremation on pre-need basis--Witnesses--Designationof crematory authority--Transfer or cancellation--Notice to department and crematoryauthority.
- Section 34-26A-39 - Disposition of remains of deceased in accordance with pre-need authorization form--Best efforts of persons in possession of form or charged with making arrangements.
- Section 34-26A-40 - Crematory authority to comply with pre-need authorization form--Immunity fromliability.
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