(a) All crematory operators shall be certified by the board. The board shall issue a certificate to be a crematory operator to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
- (1) Has completed a class, authorized by the board, on cremation and operating a crematory;
- (2) Has paid all the appropriate fees; and
- (3) Has completed such other requirements as prescribed by the board.
- (b) All persons currently operating crematories shall by January 1, 2003, register with the board. By July 1, 2003, all persons currently operating crematories shall obtain a certificate to operate a crematory, pursuant to the provisions of this section.
- (c) All certificates must be renewed biennially upon or before July 1.
- (d) After July 1, 2003, all licensed crematories must have a certified crematory operator in charge.