1. (1) A funeral establishment that begin operating a crematory on or after October 1, 2017, shall comply with Title 34, Chapter 13, Code of Ala. 1975 and Alabama Administrative Code 395.

2. (2) A funeral establishment operating a crematory in this state before October 1, 2017, shall comply with Title 34, Chapter 13, Code of Ala. 1975 and Alabama Administrative Code 395, if any of the following occur:

   1. (a) Major structural renovation are made to the crematory facility that includes the addition of square footage or redesign of the facility.
   2. (b) Installation of an additional cremation chamber or the relocation of an existing chamber.
   3. (c) The establishment closes and reopens.

3. (3) The cremation chamber must be:

   1. (a) Reasonable clean and free of excessive residue
   2. (b) Fully operational with a working thermostat

Author: Charles M. Perine

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-13-26, 34-13-120.

History: New Rule: Filed September 12, 2017; effective October 27, 2017.