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NH Rev Stat § 325-A:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:5 - License; Expiration.

    325-A:5 License;  Expiration. –||Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire 5 years after the date of issuance. Licenses shall be issued only for the crematory authority named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:6 - Change in Location, Ownership, or Name.

    325-A:6 Change in Location, Ownership, or Name. –||I. A crematory authority desiring to relocate a crematory shall file a written application with the board at least 30 days prior to the designated date of such relocation. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as determined by the board in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.||II. A crematory authority desiring to change ownership of a crematory shall file a written application with the board at least 30 days prior to the designated date of such change. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as determined by the board in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.||III. A crematory authority desiring to change its name shall file a written application with the board at least 30 days prior to such change. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as determined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:7 - Licensure; Fees.

    325-A:7 Licensure;  Fees. –||I. The application for an initial or renewal license as a crematory authority shall include a fee determined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.||II. If the license application is denied, the license fee shall be returned to the applicant, except that the board may retain an administrative fee and may retain the entire license fee if an inspection has been completed prior to such denial.||III. The board shall collect a fee for reinstatement of a license that has lapsed or has been suspended. The board shall collect a fee for a duplicate original license.||IV. The board shall collect a fee for a certified statement that a crematory authority is licensed in this state and a fee for verification that a crematory authority is licensed in this state.||V. All fees collected by the board under this chapter shall be remitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund of the state.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:8 - Inspection; Board; Duties; Authority for Appointments.

    325-A:8 Inspection;  Board;  Duties;  Authority for Appointments. –||I. The board shall at least once every 3 years inspect or provide for the inspection of any crematory operated by a crematory authority licensed under this chapter in such manner and at such times as provided in rules adopted by the board.||II. The board shall issue an inspection report and provide a copy of the report to the crematory authority within 10 working days after the completion of an inspection. The board shall review any findings of noncompliance contained in such report within 20 working days after such inspection.||III. If the board determines, after such review, that the evidence supports a finding of noncompliance by a crematory authority with any applicable provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the board may send a letter to the crematory authority requesting a statement of compliance. The letter shall include a description of each alleged violation, a request that the crematory authority submit a statement of compliance within 10 working days, and a notice that the board may take further action if the statement of compliance is not submitted. The statement of compliance shall indicate any actions by the crematory authority which have been or will be taken and the period of time estimated to be necessary to correct each alleged violation. If the crematory authority fails to submit such statement of compliance or fails to make a good faith effort to correct the alleged violations, the board may take further action as provided in this chapter.||IV. (a) The board may appoint technical advisors or other investigators to assist with any investigation or adjudication, and may, with the approval of the attorney general, appoint legal counsel for such purposes.||(b) To the extent the board lacks budgeted funds to conduct a significant investigation or adjudication, it may, with the approval of the attorney general, petition governor and council to receive funds not otherwise appropriated in order to retain professional advisors in the proceeding.||(c) If the governor and council approve the use of funds not otherwise appropriated, the governor is authorized to issue a warrant for the approved amount out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. The board shall then promptly increase its licensing fees to the extent necessary to repay the amount advanced to the general fund during the next fiscal year by means of a fee surcharge.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:9 - Complaints.

    325-A:9 Complaints. –||I. Any person may submit a complaint to the board and request investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. The board shall review all complaints and determine whether to conduct an investigation relating to such complaints.||II. A complaint submitted to the board under this section shall be confidential. A person submitting such complaint shall be immune from criminal or civil liability of any nature, whether direct or derivative, for submitting the complaint or for disclosure of documents, records, or other information to the board relating to such complaint.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:10 - Imminent Danger; Board Powers.

    325-A:10 Imminent Danger;  Board Powers. –||I. If the board determines that a crematory authority is operating a crematory so as to create an imminent danger of death or serious physical harm to persons employed at or in proximity to such crematory, the board may order the temporary suspension or temporary limitation of the license of the crematory authority and may order the temporary closure of the crematory pending further action by the board. A hearing shall be held by the board no later than 10 days after the date of such order. The board shall also simultaneously institute proceedings for revocation, suspension, or limitation of the license of the crematory authority.||II. A continuance of the hearing under paragraph I shall be granted by the board upon written request from the crematory authority. Such continuance shall not exceed 30 days.||III. A temporary suspension or temporary limitation order by the board under this section shall take effect when served upon the crematory authority and shall not exceed 90 days. If further action is not taken by the board within such period, the temporary suspension or temporary limitation shall expire.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:11 - Deny or Refuse to Renew License; Grounds.

    325-A:11 Deny or Refuse to Renew License;  Grounds. –||The board may deny or refuse to renew a license under this chapter or take disciplinary action against a crematory authority licensed under this chapter as provided in RSA 325-A:12 on any of the following grounds:||I. Violation of this chapter or rules adopted and pursuant to this chapter;||II. Conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude;||III. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony under state law, federal law, or the law of another jurisdiction which, if committed within this state, would have constituted a misdemeanor or felony and which has a rational connection with the fitness or capacity of the crematory authority to operate a crematory;||IV. Conviction of a violation pursuant to RSA 325-A:15;||V. Obtaining a license as a crematory authority by false representation or fraud;||VI. Misrepresentation or fraud in the operation of a crematory; or||VII. Failure to allow access by an agent or employee of the board to a crematory operated by the crematory authority for the purposes of inspection, investigation, or other information collection activities necessary to carry out the duties of the board.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:12 - Disciplinary Actions.

    325-A:12 Disciplinary Actions. –||I. The board may impose any one or more of the following types of disciplinary action against a crematory authority licensed under this chapter:||(a) A fine not to exceed $20,000 per violation;||(b) A limitation on the license and upon the right of the crematory authority to operate a crematory to the extent, scope, or type of operation, for such time, and under such conditions as the board finds necessary and proper;||(c) Placement of the licensee on probation for a period not to exceed 2 years during which the crematory may continue to operate under terms and conditions fixed by the order of probation;||(d) Suspension of the license for a period not to exceed 2 years during which the crematory may not operate; and||(e) Revocation and permanent termination of the license.||II. Any fine imposed and unpaid under this chapter shall constitute a debt to the state of New Hampshire which may be collected in the manner of a lien foreclosure or sued for and recovered in any proper form of action in the name of the state in the superior court of the county in which the crematory is located. The board shall, within 30 days after receipt, remit any such fines to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:13 - Appeal.

    325-A:13 Appeal. –||Any party to a decision of the board under this chapter may appeal such decision. The appeal shall be in accordance with RSA 541.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:14 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:14 - License Reinstatement or Relicensure.

    325-A:14 License Reinstatement or Relicensure. –||I. If the license of a crematory authority has lapsed for nonpayment of fees, such license shall be eligible for reinstatement at any time upon application to the board and payment of the applicable fee as provided in RSA 325-A:7.||II. If the license of a crematory authority has been placed on probation, such license shall be eligible for reinstatement at the end of the period of probation upon successful completion of an inspection if the board determines an inspection is warranted.||III. If the license of a crematory authority has been suspended, such license shall be eligible for reinstatement at the end of the period of suspension upon successful completion of an inspection and payment of the applicable fee as provided in RSA 325-A:7.||IV. If the license of a crematory authority has been suspended, such license may be reinstated by the board prior to the completion of the term of suspension upon petition by the licensee. After reviewing such petition and any material submitted by the licensee with such petition, the board may order an inspection or investigation of the licensee. Based on such review and such inspection or investigation, if any, the board shall grant full reinstatement of the license, modify the suspension, or deny the petition for reinstatement. The board's decision shall become final 30 days after mailing the decision to the licensee unless the licensee requests a hearing within such period. Any requested hearing shall be held according to rules of the board.||V. If the license of a crematory authority has been revoked, such crematory authority shall not be eligible for relicensure until 5 years after the date of such revocation. A reapplication for an initial license may be made by the crematory authority at the end of such 5-year period.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:15 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:15 - Acts Prohibited; Penalty.

    325-A:15 Acts Prohibited;  Penalty. –||I. Maintaining or operating a crematory in violation of this chapter or any rules of the board is a public nuisance and may be abated as a nuisance as provided by law.||II. It shall be a felony to establish, operate, or maintain a crematory subject to this chapter without being licensed as a crematory authority under this chapter, to hold oneself out to the public as a crematory authority without being licensed, or to perform a cremation without a cremation authorization form signed by the authorizing agent and a completed permit for transit or cremation as provided by the board or a cremation permit.||III. Signing a cremation authorization form with actual knowledge that the form contains false, incorrect, or misleading information is a felony.||IV. A violation of any other provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:16 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:16 - Injunctions.

    325-A:16 Injunctions. –||The board may maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction against any person for establishing, operating, or maintaining a crematory without first obtaining a license as a crematory authority under this chapter. In charging any defendant in a complaint in such action, it shall be sufficient to charge that such defendant did, upon a certain day and in a certain county, establish, operate, or maintain a crematory without obtaining a license as a crematory authority under this chapter, without alleging any further or more particular facts concerning the same.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:17 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:17 - Right to Authorize Cremation.

    325-A:17 Right to Authorize Cremation. –||The right to authorize the cremation of human remains and the final disposition of the cremated remains, except in the case of a minor and unless other directions have been given by the decedent in the form of a testamentary disposition or a pre-need contract, vests pursuant to RSA 290.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:18 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:18 - Medical Examiner's Certificate.

    325-A:18 Medical Examiner's Certificate. –||I. The body of a deceased person shall not be cremated within 48 hours after his or her decease unless he or she died of a contagious or infectious disease. If the death occurred within the state, the body shall not be cremated by the crematory authority until the crematory authority has received the certificate of burial permit required by law before burial, and a certificate from a medical examiner that he or she has viewed the body and made personal inquiry into the cause and manner of death, and is of the opinion that no further examination or judicial inquiry concerning the same is necessary. If the death occurred within the state but the body is being transferred out of state for cremation, the transfer shall not occur until the medical examiner has conducted such a view and inquiry and has issued a certificate. If the death occurs without the state, the reception and cremation of the body of a deceased person shall be governed by rules adopted by the board after consultation with the chief medical examiner.||II. The crematory authority shall forward a copy of the cremation certificate to the office of the chief medical examiner, accompanied by a $60 fee. The fee shall be deposited in the medico-legal investigative fund established pursuant to RSA 611-B:28.|||Source. 2006, 288:2. 2007, 324:16. 2008, 197:1, eff. June 11, 2008.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:19 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:19 - Crematory Authority.

    325-A:19 Crematory Authority. –||I. A crematory authority upon receiving human remains shall sign a delivery receipt form and shall hold the human remains, prior to cremation, as provided in this section. The form shall include the name of the deceased, the time and date of delivery of such remains, and the signatures of the owner of the crematory or his or her representative and the funeral director or his or her representative, or the next-of-kin or designated agent as provided in RSA 290.||II. If a crematory authority is unable to cremate the human remains immediately upon taking receipt thereof, the crematory authority shall place the human remains in a holding facility. A holding facility shall be designed and constructed to comply with all applicable public health laws, provide for the health and safety of persons employed at such facility, and prevent any unauthorized access to such facility.||III. A crematory authority may refuse to accept for holding an alternative container or casket from which there is any evidence of leakage of the body fluids from the human remains in the container.||IV. If human remains received by the crematory authority are not embalmed, such remains shall be held no longer than 24 hours from the time of death unless the human remains are placed within a refrigerated facility in accordance with the laws of this state.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:20 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:20 - Crematory Operation; Limitations.

    325-A:20 Crematory Operation;  Limitations. –||I. No person shall be permitted in a crematory, unless authorized by the crematory authority, while any human remains are in the crematory awaiting cremation, being cremated, or being removed from the cremation chamber.||II. The human remains of more than one person shall not be simultaneously cremated within the same cremation chamber unless the crematory authority has received specific written authorization from the authorizing agent for the human remains to be so cremated.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:21 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:21 - Crematory Authority; Requirements.

    325-A:21 Crematory Authority;  Requirements. –||I. A crematory authority shall not accept human remains for cremation without a proper label placed on the exterior of the alternative container or casket indicating the name of the deceased and the name and location of the funeral establishment, or the name of the next-of-kin or designated agent as provided in RSA 290.||II. No crematory authority shall make or enforce any rules requiring that human remains be placed in a casket before cremation or that human remains be cremated in a casket. No crematory authority shall refuse to accept human remains for cremation if the human remains are not in a casket.||III. No crematory authority shall accept human remains for cremation unless the human remains are delivered to the crematory authority in an alternative container or casket or delivered to the crematory authority's holding facility to be placed in an alternative container or casket. Human remains delivered to a crematory in an alternative container shall not be removed from the alternative container, and the alternative container shall be cremated with the human remains. A crematory authority may refuse a noncombustible casket or any other container that is not an alternative container or a casket or container that is not labeled as required under paragraph I.||IV. An alternative container shall:||(a) Be composed of readily combustible materials suitable for cremation;||(b) Be able to be closed to provide for complete encasement of the human remains;||(c) Be resistant to leakage or spillage;||(d) Be rigid enough for easy handling; and||(e) Provide protection for the health and safety of persons handling such container.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 325-A:22 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 325-A - Cremation of Human Remains|Section 325-A:22 - Cremation Authorization Form.

    325-A:22 Cremation Authorization Form. –||I. A crematory authority shall not cremate human remains until it has received a cremation authorization form as provided in paragraph II, a completed and executed permit for transit or cremation as provided by the board or the appropriate cremation permit from the state from which the human remains were delivered, indicating that the human remains are to be cremated, and a delivery receipt form.||II. A cremation authorization form shall be signed by the authorizing agent and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:||(a) The name of the deceased;||(b) Date and place of death;||(c) The identity of the funeral director involved in the preparation of the human remains for cremation, if any;||(d) Notification that the death did or did not occur from a disease declared by the board to be infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous to the public health;||(e) The name of the authorizing agent and the relationship between the authorizing agent and the deceased;||(f) Authorization by the authorizing agent for the crematory authority to cremate the human remains;||(g) A representation that the authorizing agent is aware of no objection to the human remains being cremated by any person who has a right to control the disposition of the human remains;||(h) A representation that the human remains do not contain any material, implants, or conditions that may be potentially hazardous to equipment or persons performing the cremation;||(i) The name of the person authorized to claim the cremated remains from the crematory authority; and||(j) The intended disposition of the cremated remains.||III. A crematory authority shall retain, for at least 7 years after the cremation, in printed or electronic format with suitable backup, copies of the cremation authorization form, permit for transit or cremation as provided by the board or cremation permit, cremated remains receipt form, delivery receipt form, and any other records required under this chapter.|||Source. 2006, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2006.|