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content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/34-26A"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5HG4">CHAPTER </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5Normal"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5HG4C">CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Definitions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-2" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-3" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Crematory operator--Licensed and certified--Certification requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-4</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-4.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Crematory licensure--Requirements--Fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4.2" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-4.2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Crematory licensure--Expiration--Renewal--Crematory inspection--Fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-5" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-5</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-5.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-5.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Crematory licensure--Suspension or revocation--Hearing--Promulgation of rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-6" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-6</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-6.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-6.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Authorization to cremate--Form.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-6.2" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-6.2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Authorization to cremate--Pre-need contract.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-6.3" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-6.3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Authorization to cremate--Limited crematory immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-7" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-7</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-8" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-8</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-9" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-9</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-9.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-9.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Delivery of decedent--Receipt--Contents--Unidentified remains not acceptable.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-10" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-10</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-11" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-12" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-12</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-12.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-12.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Prohibitions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-13" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-13</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-13.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-13.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Required time before cremation--Waiver--Coroner's release.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-14" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-14</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Notification of coroner--Death to be investigated--Release to cremate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-15" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-15</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-16" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-16</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-16.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-16.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-17" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-18" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-18</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-19" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-19</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Identification of human remains--Tracking.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-20" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-20</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Removal of cremated remains--Urn or temporary container.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-20.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-20.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Recyclable materials.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-21" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-21</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-21.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-21.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Record of the cremation--Retention.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-22" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-22</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-22.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-22.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Filing of burial permit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-23</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-23.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Release of cremated remains--Receipt.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23.2" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-23.2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Cremated remains--Shipping options.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-24" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-24</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-24.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-24.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Disposition of remains--Directive followed--Responsibility for costs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-25</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-25.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Records--Period of retention--Inspection.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-26" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-27" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-27</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-28" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-28</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-29" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-29</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-30" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-30</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-31" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-31</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Refusal to accept remains or cremate--Grounds--Immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-32" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-32</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Refusal to release or dispose remains pending dispute resolution--Immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-33" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-33</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Promulgation of rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-34" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-34</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-35" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-35</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Penalties.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-36" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-36</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-37" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-37</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Pre-need contract--Requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-38" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-38</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Pre-need authorization to cremate--Retention--Revocation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-39" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-39</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-40" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-40</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Cremation according to pre-need contract--Immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-41" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-41</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-42" rel="noopener"><span class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-42</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8eaf7efe07d145a4a4a65b6eeb1db5b5DefaultParagraphFont">    Change of ownership--Report to board.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; 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Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-1 - Definitions."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-1 - Definitions."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-1" rel="noopener"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28SENU">34-26A-1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28SENU">. </span><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28CL">Definitions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28Statute"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">Terms used in this chapter mean:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber1"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    "Alternative container," a receptacle into which a decedent is placed for transport to a crematory and cremation and which:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(a)    Is made of combustible material;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(b)    Provides complete covering for the decedent;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(c)    Is impermeable;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(d)    Is sufficiently rigid for handling; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(e)    Provides protection for the health and safety of crematory personnel;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber1"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    "Cremated remains," all human remains recovered upon completion of the cremation process, together with the residual of:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(a)    The container used for the cremation, if combustible;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(b)    Dental work; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(c)    Combustible personal effects;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber1"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    "Cremation," the process of:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(a)    Using heat and flame to reduce human remains to ashes and bone fragments; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(b)    The subsequent pulverization of any remaining bone fragments;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber2-000000"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    "Cremation chamber," the enclosed space within which the cremation process occurs;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber1"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    "Crematory," the building or portion of a building that houses the cremation chamber and the holding facility;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber1"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(6)    "Holding facility," an area that is within or adjacent to a crematory, designated for the retention of decedents prior to their cremation, and secure from access by unauthorized persons;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber1"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(7)    "Processing," the reduction of identifiable bone fragments to unidentifiable bone fragments; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28StatuteNumber1"><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont">(8)    "Temporary container," a receptacle made of cardboard, plastic film, or similar material, intended for the purpose of holding cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28DefaultParagraphFont-000002">Source: </span><span class="scaf91955f188417f9aeaf8ee32d94f28SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 1; SL 1989, ch 298, §§ 1, 2; SL 1998, ch 211, §§ 1 to 3; SL 2023, ch 129, § 2.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016ea000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-2 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-2 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-2"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-2" rel="noopener"><span class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaSENU">34-26A-2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaSENU">. </span><span class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016ea000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sfff5633588b444b1899f4642f04016eaSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 2; SL 2022, ch 113, § 10; SL 2023, ch 129, § 33.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-3 - Crematory operator--Licensed and certified--Certification requirements."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-3 - Crematory operator--Licensed and certified--Certification requirements."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-3"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-3" rel="noopener"><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169SENU">34-26A-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169SENU">. </span><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169CL">Crematory operator--Licensed and certified--Certification requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169Statute"><a id="_Hlk124250538" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169000000" rel="noopener"></a><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont">The operation of any crematory in this state, other than a medical facility crematory, must at all times be under the direction and supervision of a person who:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Is licensed as a funeral director, in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-19" rel="noopener"><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont">36-19</span></a><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont">; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169StatuteNumber1"><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Has successfully completed a crematory operator program approved by the State Board of Funeral Service</span><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169DefaultParagraphFont-000002">Source: </span><span class="s7ae0d8870b9c4c2c92ebbdf7684e9169SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 3; SL 2014, ch 170, § 1; SL 2023, ch 129, § 3.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 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content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4" rel="noopener"><span class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfSENU">34-26A-4</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfSENU">. </span><span class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cf000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sa951d3fad3984d32a2d5a0891c5164cfSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 4; SL 1998, ch 211, § 4; SL 2023, ch 129, § 34.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; 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line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-4.1 - Crematory licensure--Requirements--Fee."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-4.1 - Crematory licensure--Requirements--Fee."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/34-26A-4.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9SENU">34-26A-4.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9SENU">. </span><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9CL">Crematory licensure--Requirements--Fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9Statute"><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont">Each crematory in this state must be licensed by the State Board of Funeral Service. To obtain licensure for a crematory, a person must:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9StatuteNumber1"><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Submit an application to the board, at the time and in the manner required by the board;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9StatuteNumber1"><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Identify, on the application, all certified crematory operators employed at the crematory;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9StatuteNumber1"><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Provide evidence that a motorized or mechanical device is available for the processing of cremated remains; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9StatuteNumber1"><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    Provide evidence that a refrigerated facility is available for the retention of decedents awaiting cremation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9Statute"><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont">Upon approval of an application, the board shall require that the applicant pay an initial licensure fee in an amount not exceeding three hundred fifty dollars.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sf8e3b20d506c4a2bb5fc0682d4a218f9SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 4; SL 2025, ch 160, § 4.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-4.2 - Crematory licensure--Expiration--Renewal--Crematory inspection--Fee."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-4.2 - Crematory licensure--Expiration--Renewal--Crematory inspection--Fee."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/34-26A-4.2"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4.2" rel="noopener"><span class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9SENU">34-26A-4.2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9SENU">. </span><span class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9CL">Crematory licensure--Expiration--Renewal--Crematory inspection--Fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9DefaultParagraphFont">Licensure as a crematory, issued in accordance with § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-4.1</span></a><span class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9DefaultParagraphFont">, expires one year after the date of issuance and must be renewed annually, at the time and in the manner determined by the State Board of Funeral Service. The board may inspect any crematory, during regular business hours, to verify compliance with applicable laws and rules and shall inspect each crematory, during regular business hours, at least once every three years.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9Statute"><span class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9DefaultParagraphFont">The board shall require a renewal fee in the amount of three hundred fifty dollars.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sea202b2598dc4867b33cf3eb7e1043f9SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 5; SL 2025, ch 160, § 5.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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SL 2000, ch 173, § 1; SL 2023, ch 129, § 35.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-5.1 - Crematory licensure--Suspension or revocation--Hearing--Promulgation of rules."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-5.1 - Crematory licensure--Suspension or revocation--Hearing--Promulgation of rules."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-5.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-5.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61SENU">34-26A-5.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61SENU">. </span><span class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61CL">Crematory licensure--Suspension or revocation--Hearing--Promulgation of rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61DefaultParagraphFont">The State Board of Funeral Service may, after notice and a hearing, suspend or revoke licensure issued in accordance with § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-4.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-4.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61DefaultParagraphFont">. The board shall promulgate rules, in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=1-26" rel="noopener"><span class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61DefaultParagraphFont">, to establish the grounds for suspension or revocation of the licensure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s122a76a989364c0eadc7ef4ae6f68d61SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 6.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s5b687cbc5e6b43e4a27ace68b1bc22ffNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s5b687cbc5e6b43e4a27ace68b1bc22ffSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5b687cbc5e6b43e4a27ace68b1bc22ffDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5b687cbc5e6b43e4a27ace68b1bc22ff000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5b687cbc5e6b43e4a27ace68b1bc22ffDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5b687cbc5e6b43e4a27ace68b1bc22ffSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; 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SL 2023, ch 129, § 36.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-6.1 - Authorization to cremate--Form."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-6.1 - Authorization to cremate--Form."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-6.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-6.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dSENU">34-26A-6.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dSENU">. </span><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dCL">Authorization to cremate--Form.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatute"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">A form authorizing cremation must:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Contain the decedent's name and the manner in which the decedent's identity was verified;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Contain the name of the crematory and the person accepting the authorization to cremate on behalf of the crematory;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Indicate the auspices under which the person is authorizing the cremation, as set forth in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26-75" rel="noopener"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">34-26-75</span></a><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(4)    Provide for a statement indicating that the person authorizing the cremation:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber2"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(a)    Has no knowledge of any other person with a superior right to authorize the cremation, as provided for in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26-75" rel="noopener"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">34-26-75</span></a><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber2"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(b)    Has knowledge of another person with a superior right to authorize the cremation, as provided for in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26-75" rel="noopener"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">34-26-75</span></a><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">, has made a reasonable effort but been unable to contact that other person, and has no reason to believe that the other person would object to the authorization of a cremation;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Provide for a question regarding knowledge of any pacemaker, defibrillator, or other device or implant that might:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber2"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(a)    Pose a hazard to the health or safety of crematory personnel; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber2"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(b)    Cause damage to the cremation chamber;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(6)    Indicate whether the cremation is to include the casket or an alternative container in which the decedent was delivered to the crematory;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(7)    Include the name of any person authorized to witness the cremation;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(8)    Include the name of the person who is to receive the cremated remains;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(9)    Include instructions regarding the manner in which any personal property delivered to the crematory with the decedent's remains are to be handled;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(10)    Include instructions for the disposition of the cremated remains, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or directives set forth in a pre-need cremation contract;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(11)    Include an attestation, by the person authorizing the cremation, indicating that to the best of his or her knowledge, all statements and information contained in the authorization are accurate; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatuteNumber1"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">(12)    Include a statement specifically authorizing the cremation of the decedent and the processing and disposition of the remains in accordance with the directives set forth in the form.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatute"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">A crematory may not proceed with the cremation of a decedent until the authorization form has been completed in accordance with the requirements of this section.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dStatute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">The crematory shall retain each authorization form required by this section in accordance with the record retention provisions set forth in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-25.1</span></a><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385d000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sad1dcd5e1feb4e1fbc67bb2e27b9385dSCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 9.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-7 - Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-7 - Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-7"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-7" rel="noopener"><span class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eSENU">34-26A-7</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eSENU">. </span><span class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eCL">Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eStatute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eDefaultParagraphFont">If the person who has the right and duty to control the decedent's remains, as provided for in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26-75" rel="noopener"><span class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eDefaultParagraphFont">34-26-75</span></a><span class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eDefaultParagraphFont">, is not physically present to execute the form authorizing cremation, the person may delegate that authority to another.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eStatute"><span class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eDefaultParagraphFont">Once a crematory has received written notice of a delegation under this section, including the name and address of the delegatee, the crematory may allow the delegatee to execute the form authorizing cremation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eStatute"><span class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eDefaultParagraphFont">A crematory that relies upon an authorization executed in accordance with this section is immune from liability for any acts or omissions resulting from that reliance.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517e000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sbeb78f155d4746608ce648672f08517eSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 7; SL 2023, ch 129, § 11.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-8 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-8 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-8"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-8" rel="noopener"><span class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760SENU">34-26A-8</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760SENU">. </span><span class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sa0df0530ba3f49faaf6934ba5c259760SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 8; SL 2023, ch 129, § 37.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906d000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-9 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-9 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-9"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-9" rel="noopener"><span class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dSENU">34-26A-9</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dSENU">. </span><span class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906d000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s0ace8850501048bab4f0892cb575906dSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 9; SL 2023, ch 129, § 38.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984000002 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont-000003 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-9.1 - Delivery of decedent--Receipt--Contents--Unidentified remains not acceptable."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-9.1 - Delivery of decedent--Receipt--Contents--Unidentified remains not acceptable."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-9.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-9.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984SENU">34-26A-9.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984SENU">. </span><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984CL">Delivery of decedent--Receipt--Contents--Unidentified remains not acceptable.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Statute"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">Whenever a decedent is delivered to a crematory for cremation, crematory personnel shall complete a receipt that includes:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984StatuteNumber1"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    The name of the decedent;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984StatuteNumber1"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    The name and employer of the person who delivered the decedent to the crematory;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984StatuteNumber1"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    The date and time of the delivery;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984StatuteNumber1"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    The name of the crematory employee who accepted the delivery; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Statute-000000"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Any funeral home or other entity involved in the disposition of the decedent's remains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Statute"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">The receipt must be signed by the person who delivered the decedent to the crematory and by the employee who accepted the delivery on behalf of the crematory.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">The crematory shall retain the receipt in accordance with the record retention provisions set forth in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-25.1</span></a><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Statute-000001"><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont">A crematory may not accept unidentified human remains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984DefaultParagraphFont-000003">Source: </span><span class="sce39c72762204fb4afb9513ca8625984SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 7.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0a000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-10 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-10 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-10"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-10" rel="noopener"><span class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aSENU">34-26A-10</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aSENU">. </span><span class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0a000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s7e98c21896d74c428d0e58cacb682a0aSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 10; SL 2023, ch 129, § 39.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-11 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-11 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-11"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-11" rel="noopener"><span class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763SENU">34-26A-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763SENU">. </span><span class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sb890ae4c9bfc42ae88081f19b2623763SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 11; SL 2023, ch 129, § 40.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-12 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-12 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-12"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-12" rel="noopener"><span class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780SENU">34-26A-12</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780SENU">. </span><span class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s4e97af38b1d847f6b780b088f0e9e780SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 12; SL 2023, ch 129, § 41.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-12.1 - Prohibitions."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-12.1 - Prohibitions."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-12.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-12.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70SENU">34-26A-12.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70SENU">. </span><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70CL">Prohibitions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70Statute"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">Unless otherwise specified in the authorization to cremate form, a crematory may not:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber1"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Remove the decedent from the casket or alternative container in which the decedent was delivered to the crematory;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber1"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Fail to cremate the casket or alternative container in which the decedent was delivered to the crematory;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber1"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Simultaneously cremate more than one decedent in the same cremation chamber;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber1"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    Permit any person to be present in the holding facility while a decedent is there awaiting cremation, permit any person to be present during the cremation, or permit any person to be present while the remains are removed from the cremation chamber, except:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber2"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(a)    A crematory employee;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber2"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(b)    The signer of the authorization to cremate form; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber2"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(c)    An invitee of the crematory director; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70StatuteNumber1"><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Remove from the decedent any dental bridge work or fillings, implants, or body parts.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sa58f90c1aeeb4b2e9c5eb35e564b1b70SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 14.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-13 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-13 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-13"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-13" rel="noopener"><span class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5SENU">34-26A-13</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5SENU">. </span><span class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s4a933c3ac3fd4cd8b4e6e6a2bc5da9d5SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 13; SL 2023, ch 129, § 42.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-13.1 - Required time before cremation--Waiver--Coroner's release."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-13.1 - Required time before cremation--Waiver--Coroner's release."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-13.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-13.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaSENU">34-26A-13.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaSENU">. </span><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaCL">Required time before cremation--Waiver--Coroner's release.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaStatute"><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaDefaultParagraphFont">Except as otherwise provided in this section, a decedent may not be cremated for twenty-four hours following:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaStatuteNumber1"><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaDefaultParagraphFont">(1)    The decedent's time of death, as pronounced by a physician, or other health care professional acting within the person's scope of practice; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaStatuteNumber1"><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaDefaultParagraphFont">(2)    The time at which a declaration of the decedent's death is made by the coroner or other person having the authority to make that declaration.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaStatute"><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaDefaultParagraphFont">The prohibition set forth in this section may be waived, in writing, by a physician or by the coroner, if death is the result of a virulent communicable disease.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaStatute"><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaDefaultParagraphFont">If a death is being investigated by a coroner, cremation may not take place before a written release is provided by the investigating coroner.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939dda000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s1a82050f42494473987b05f767939ddaSCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 8.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-14 - Notification of coroner--Death to be investigated--Release to cremate."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-14 - Notification of coroner--Death to be investigated--Release to cremate."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-14"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-14" rel="noopener"><span class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eSENU">34-26A-14</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eSENU">. </span><span class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eCL">Notification of coroner--Death to be investigated--Release to cremate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eStatute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eDefaultParagraphFont">If the crematory receives the remains of a deceased person and crematory personnel have reason to believe that the person may have died by unlawful means or that the person's death is subject to investigation under § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=23-14-18" rel="noopener"><span class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eDefaultParagraphFont">23-14-18</span></a><span class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eDefaultParagraphFont">, the crematory shall notify the coroner of the county where the death occurred. After this notice, the remains may not be cremated until the coroner has completed any investigation, and provided the crematory with a written release.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7e000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sc26ebd34f08d4edfbbcc49b9c31a6a7eSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 14; SL 2023, ch 129, § 16.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3f000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-15 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-15 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-15"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-15" rel="noopener"><span class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fSENU">34-26A-15</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fSENU">. </span><span class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3f000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s049b1b4c3b604418bac3ce8056760b3fSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 15; SL 2023, ch 129, § 43.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-16 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-16 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-16"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-16" rel="noopener"><span class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996SENU">34-26A-16</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996SENU">. </span><span class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s37fe21b78e194cbfb69f01b531d13996SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 16; SL 2023, ch 129, § 44.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-16.1 - Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-16.1 - Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-16.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-16.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956SENU">34-26A-16.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956SENU">. </span><span class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956CL">Remains awaiting cremation--Acceptable locations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956Statute"><span class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956DefaultParagraphFont">Upon accepting for cremation a body that has been embalmed, a crematory shall place the body in a holding facility, until the time of cremation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956Statute"><span class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956DefaultParagraphFont">Upon accepting for cremation a body that has not been embalmed, a crematory may place the body:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956StatuteNumber1"><span class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    In a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956StatuteNumber1"><span class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    In a holding facility for up to eight hours and thereafter in a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s81e6d6b267834d7bb8cda83cbe170956SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 13.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-17 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-17 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-17"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-17" rel="noopener"><span class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229SENU">34-26A-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229SENU">. </span><span class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s01c4d3d049d242ac949327ec69e0a229SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 17; SL 2023, ch 129, § 45.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-18 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-18 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-18"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-18" rel="noopener"><span class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65SENU">34-26A-18</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65SENU">. </span><span class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s96a2acd96597419dbb52acfe7c052f65SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 18; SL 2023, ch 129, § 46.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-19 - Identification of human remains--Tracking."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-19 - Identification of human remains--Tracking."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-19"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-19" rel="noopener"><span class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22SENU">34-26A-19</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22SENU">. </span><span class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22CL">Identification of human remains--Tracking.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22DefaultParagraphFont"> The crematory shall have procedures in place to provide for the identification and continuous tracking of human remains throughout the cremation process and until the remains are released.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s58e0f32cdaf74c8885b8e94b21e88a22SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 19; SL 2023, ch 129, § 17.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-20 - Removal of cremated remains--Urn or temporary container."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-20 - Removal of cremated remains--Urn or temporary container."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-20"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-20" rel="noopener"><span class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390SENU">34-26A-20</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390SENU">. </span><span class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390CL">Removal of cremated remains--Urn or temporary container.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390Statute"><span class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390DefaultParagraphFont">Upon completion of a cremation, crematory personnel shall remove, from the cremation chamber, all recoverable cremation residue.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390Statute"><span class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390DefaultParagraphFont">Crematory personnel shall place the cremated remains into an urn, if so directed in the authorization to cremate form. If no directives are included in the authorization to cremate form, crematory personnel shall place the cremated remains into a temporary container.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390Statute"><span class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390DefaultParagraphFont">If all of the cremated remains do not fit in the selected urn or temporary container, crematory personnel shall place any remainder into an additional temporary container and release, deliver, or dispose of the urn and any containers in accordance with the directives in the authorization to cremate form.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s1bc0be249870401db8ae8758890f0390SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 20; SL 2023, ch 129, § 18.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-20.1 - Recyclable materials."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-20.1 - Recyclable materials."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-20.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-20.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cSENU">34-26A-20.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cSENU">. </span><span class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cCL">Recyclable materials.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cStatute"><span class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cDefaultParagraphFont">A crematory that removes recyclable material from the cremation residue, in accordance with the authorization to cremate form, may deliver the material for recycling.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308c000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sdc982e5d5a6246b8b24e6d0edc88308cSCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 15.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-21 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-21 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-21"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-21" rel="noopener"><span class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33SENU">34-26A-21</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33SENU">. </span><span class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s8a1e8b9e3f2941eea3df8dd3889f4a33SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 21; SL 2023, ch 129, § 47.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-21.1 - Record of the cremation--Retention."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-21.1 - Record of the cremation--Retention."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-21.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-21.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38SENU">34-26A-21.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38SENU">. </span><span class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38CL">Record of the cremation--Retention.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38Statute"><span class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38DefaultParagraphFont">Upon completion of a cremation, crematory personnel shall prepare a record of the cremation, and include the name of the decedent and the date and time of the cremation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38DefaultParagraphFont">The crematory shall retain the record required by this section in accordance with the record retention provisions set forth in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-25.1</span></a><span class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s598c7eb7c6284b72a552ce49397f1a38SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 19.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-22 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-22 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-22"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-22" rel="noopener"><span class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819SENU">34-26A-22</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819SENU">. </span><span class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s7c0127726b164231ac539fecae039819SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 22; SL 2023, ch 129, § 48.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-22.1 - Filing of burial permit."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-22.1 - Filing of burial permit."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-22.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-22.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aSENU">34-26A-22.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aSENU">. </span><span class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aCL">Filing of burial permit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aStatute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aDefaultParagraphFont">Upon completion of a cremation, the crematory shall file the burial permit with the local registrar of vital records, pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-25-24" rel="noopener"><span class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aDefaultParagraphFont">34-25-24</span></a><span class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aDefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4a000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s9e5a6241ddbc4335b4463a2459dc6c4aSCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 20.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-23 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-23 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23" rel="noopener"><span class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50SENU">34-26A-23</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50SENU">. </span><span class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s257919fbc466405482bac1ae50c46c50SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 23; SL 2023, ch 129, § 49.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-23.1 - Release of cremated remains--Receipt."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-23.1 - Release of cremated remains--Receipt."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36SENU">34-26A-23.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36SENU">. </span><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36CL">Release of cremated remains--Receipt.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Statute"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">Whenever a crematory releases cremated remains, crematory personnel shall complete a receipt that includes:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36StatuteNumber1"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    The name of the decedent;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36StatuteNumber1"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    The name of the person to whom the cremated remains were released;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36StatuteNumber1"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    The date and time of the release;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36StatuteNumber1"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    The name of the crematory employee who released the cremated remains;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Statute-000000"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Any funeral home or other entity involved in the disposition of the cremated remains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Statute"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">The receipt must be signed by the person who released the cremated remains and the person who received the cremated remains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Statute"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">If the cremated remains are to be shipped, the receipt must be signed by the person who released the cremated remains for shipping and a copy of the receipt must accompany the remains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">The crematory shall retain a receipt required by this section in accordance with the record retention provisions set forth in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-25.1</span></a><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36DefaultParagraphFont-000002">Source: </span><span class="s4aeca8d59d434c0d86f1ccc526364e36SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 21.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-23.2 - Cremated remains--Shipping options."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-23.2 - Cremated remains--Shipping options."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23.2"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-23.2" rel="noopener"><span class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cSENU">34-26A-23.2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cSENU">. </span><span class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cCL">Cremated remains--Shipping options.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cStatute"><span class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cDefaultParagraphFont">Any crematory shipping cremated remains shall use a mail or delivery service that provides package tracking and requires an authorized signature upon delivery to the recipient's address.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cStatute"><span class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cDefaultParagraphFont">A crematory may not be held liable for the loss or misplacement of any cremated remains after acceptance, by the mail or delivery service, of the package containing the remains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590c000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sf6b4bf21294d4f8a8b561a900990590cSCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 22.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s051cc5c8ccac409c8a0b4a748ff96c97Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s051cc5c8ccac409c8a0b4a748ff96c97SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s051cc5c8ccac409c8a0b4a748ff96c97DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s051cc5c8ccac409c8a0b4a748ff96c97000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s051cc5c8ccac409c8a0b4a748ff96c97DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s051cc5c8ccac409c8a0b4a748ff96c97SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; 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SL 2023, ch 129, § 50.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-24.1 - Disposition of remains--Directive followed--Responsibility for costs."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-24.1 - Disposition of remains--Directive followed--Responsibility for costs."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-24.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-24.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4SENU">34-26A-24.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4SENU">. </span><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4CL">Disposition of remains--Directive followed--Responsibility for costs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4Statute"><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4DefaultParagraphFont">Each crematory shall follow the directives in the authorization to cremate form regarding the disposition of the cremated remains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4Statute"><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4DefaultParagraphFont">If the cremated remains are not claimed and if no other arrangements have been made within sixty days after the date of the cremation, the crematory or a funeral home may dispose of the remains by:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4StatuteNumber1"><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Placing the remains in a grave, crypt, niche; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4StatuteNumber1"><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Scattering the remains in any manner and in any place not otherwise prohibited by law.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4Statute"><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4DefaultParagraphFont">Any reasonable costs incurred by a crematory or a funeral home in disposing of unclaimed cremated remains, in accordance with this section, are the responsibility of the person who signed the authorization to cremate form or the person having the right to control the disposition.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s79a4c9bb8db541c5905a24ff86e128c4SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 23.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-25 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-25 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25" rel="noopener"><span class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951SENU">34-26A-25</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951SENU">. </span><span class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s82432bb1845a4ac9bd2f365e1c7a6951SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 25; SL 2023, ch 129, § 51.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-25.1 - Records--Period of retention--Inspection."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-25.1 - Records--Period of retention--Inspection."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9SENU">34-26A-25.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9SENU">. </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9CL">Records--Period of retention--Inspection. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9Statute"><span class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9DefaultParagraphFont">Any record required in accordance with this chapter:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9StatuteNumber1"><span class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Must be retained by the crematory for a period of at least seven years; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9StatuteNumber1"><span class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    May be inspected by the State Board of Funeral Service, during regular business hours.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s825a4ea42a514f289ead612c3af066a9SCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 24.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; 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} </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-26 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-26 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-26"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-26" rel="noopener"><span class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cSENU">34-26A-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cSENU">. </span><span class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544c000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s3c23d237f8d341b781b3b1164eb2544cSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 26; SL 2023, ch 129, § 52.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-27 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-27 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-27"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-27" rel="noopener"><span class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12SENU">34-26A-27</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12SENU">. </span><span class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s68743211e5a144f0b3b32e1b731b0e12SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 27; SL 2000, ch 173, § 2; SL 2013, ch 160, § 1; SL 2023, ch 129, § 53.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-28 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-28 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-28"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-28" rel="noopener"><span class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65SENU">34-26A-28</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65SENU">. </span><span class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s456faec9f839456fad9e809d87323a65SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 28; SL 2023, ch 129, § 54.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-29 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-29 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-29"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-29" rel="noopener"><span class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68SENU">34-26A-29</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68SENU">. </span><span class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s8ffcf5829af24e389f26663aeaba2a68SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 29; SL 2023, ch 129, § 55.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94e000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-30 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-30 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-30"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-30" rel="noopener"><span class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eSENU">34-26A-30</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eSENU">. </span><span class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94e000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s5f8d4b11908c4743a756e3ff5a0ab94eSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 30; SL 2023, ch 129, § 56.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-31 - Refusal to accept remains or cremate--Grounds--Immunity."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-31 - Refusal to accept remains or cremate--Grounds--Immunity."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-31"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-31" rel="noopener"><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4SENU">34-26A-31</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4SENU">. </span><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4CL">Refusal to accept remains or cremate--Grounds--Immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4Statute"><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4DefaultParagraphFont">A crematory may refuse to accept a decedent for or perform a cremation if:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4StatuteNumber1"><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    It is aware of any dispute concerning the cremation;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4StatuteNumber1"><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    It has reasonable grounds to question any representation made in the authorization to cremate form; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4StatuteNumber1"><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    It has any other lawful reason.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4Statute"><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4DefaultParagraphFont">A crematory shall accept a decedent for and perform a cremation upon receiving an order from a court directing the activity or upon receipt of sufficient documentation indicating that any dispute or other ground or reason for the initial refusal has been resolved.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4Statute"><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4DefaultParagraphFont">A crematory is immune from liability for refusing to accept a decedent for cremation and for refusing to perform a cremation, in accordance with this section.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s057aa2bc8f2d47c89da0f3add1d1b3c4SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 31; SL 2023, ch 129, § 25.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sd77a423b00084f07a5e54f9643b954f8Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sd77a423b00084f07a5e54f9643b954f8SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sd77a423b00084f07a5e54f9643b954f8CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sd77a423b00084f07a5e54f9643b954f8Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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SL 2023, ch 129, § 26.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-33 - Promulgation of rules."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-33 - Promulgation of rules."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-33"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-33" rel="noopener"><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95SENU">34-26A-33</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95SENU">. </span><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95CL">Promulgation of rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont">The State Board of Funeral Service shall promulgate rules, in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=1-26" rel="noopener"><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont">, to establish:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95StatuteNumber1"><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Standards for crematory sanitation;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95StatuteNumber1"><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Standards for refrigeration;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95StatuteNumber1"><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Standards for equipment; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95StatuteNumber1"><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    Fire protection requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s467bbee56a5a45d28d30921cff49cf95SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 33; SL 1998, ch 211, § 5; SL 2023, ch 129, § 27.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; 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} </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-34 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-34 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-34"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-34" rel="noopener"><span class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28SENU">34-26A-34</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28SENU">. </span><span class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28DefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s2b043c4484ab4a87aaa76ad53c0b0d28SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 34; SL 2023, ch 129, § 57.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-35 - Penalties."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-35 - Penalties."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-35"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-35" rel="noopener"><span class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feSENU">34-26A-35</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feSENU">. </span><span class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feCL">Penalties.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feStatute"><span class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feDefaultParagraphFont">It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feStatuteNumber1"><span class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feDefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Operate a crematory that is not licensed in accordance with this chapter;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feStatuteNumber1"><span class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feDefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Perform a cremation without first obtaining a completed and signed authorization to cremate form; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feStatuteNumber1"><span class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feDefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Sign an authorization to cremate form with the knowledge that the form contains false or misleading information.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2fe000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s7a0ca8732d4e4c7e8a5e73cfc345a2feSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 35; SL 2023, ch 129, § 28.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s5fb50151a866443eb18ec12509d6c074Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s5fb50151a866443eb18ec12509d6c074SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5fb50151a866443eb18ec12509d6c074DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5fb50151a866443eb18ec12509d6c074000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5fb50151a866443eb18ec12509d6c074DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s5fb50151a866443eb18ec12509d6c074SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; 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SL 2023, ch 129, § 58.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-37 - Pre-need contract--Requirements."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-37 - Pre-need contract--Requirements."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-37"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-37" rel="noopener"><span class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95SENU">34-26A-37</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95SENU">. </span><span class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95CL">Pre-need contract--Requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95Statute"><span class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95DefaultParagraphFont">If a cremation is provided for in a pre</span><span class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95DefaultParagraphFont-000000">-</span><span class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95DefaultParagraphFont">need contract, the contract must include provisions for the disposition of the cremated remains. Those provisions must be initialed by the individual for or by whom the arrangements are being made.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95DefaultParagraphFont-000002">Source: </span><span class="s7ff81cd9d660457ba8964283c769dc95SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 37; SL 2023, ch 129, § 29.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont-000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-38 - Pre-need authorization to cremate--Retention--Revocation."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-38 - Pre-need authorization to cremate--Retention--Revocation."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-38"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-38" rel="noopener"><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579SENU">34-26A-38</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579SENU">. </span><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579CL">Pre-need authorization to cremate--Retention--Revocation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">Notwithstanding § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26-75" rel="noopener"><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">34-26-75</span></a><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">, a person may enter into a pre</span><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont-000000">-</span><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">need contract to authorize the person's cremation and the disposition of their cremated remains. This authorization must be signed by the person and two witnesses.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">A contract entered into in accordance with this section must be retained by the other contracting party for the period of time required to fulfill the obligation, plus the additional period set forth in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-25.1" rel="noopener"><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">34-26A-25.1</span></a><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579Statute"><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont">Any person who enters into a pre-need contract in accordance with this section may revoke the contract by providing written notice of the revocation to the other contracting party.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579DefaultParagraphFont-000002">Source: </span><span class="sc99bcfd63f354b19b5b2507e1e8d8579SCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 38; SL 2023, ch 129, § 30.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68ae000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-39 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-39 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-39"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-39" rel="noopener"><span class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeSENU">34-26A-39</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeSENU">. </span><span class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68ae000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s07921637beeb46bbbfd2edae47dc68aeSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 39; SL 2023, ch 129, § 59.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-40 - Cremation according to pre-need contract--Immunity."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-40 - Cremation according to pre-need contract--Immunity."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-40"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-40" rel="noopener"><span class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becSENU">34-26A-40</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becSENU">. </span><span class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becCL">Cremation according to pre-need contract--Immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becStatute"><span class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becDefaultParagraphFont">A crematory that, in good faith, cremates and disposes of the cremated remains, in accordance with any directives contained in a pre</span><span class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becDefaultParagraphFont-000000">-</span><span class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becDefaultParagraphFont">need contract authorizing the cremation, is immune from liability.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965bec000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becDefaultParagraphFont-000002">Source: </span><span class="s6712a32fd8874ba991d6b69a1a965becSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 40; SL 2023, ch 129, § 32.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272b000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-41 - Repealed."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-41 - Repealed."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-41"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-41" rel="noopener"><span class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bSENU">34-26A-41</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bSENU">. </span><span class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bDefaultParagraphFont">Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272b000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s289c435664644c8f89ba1e3f457a272bSCL">SL 1988, ch 283, § 41; SL 2014, ch 170, § 2; SL 2023, ch 129, § 60.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 34-26A - CREMATORIES AND CREMATIONS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802a000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } body { text-decoration-skip-ink: none; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 34-26A-42 - Change of ownership--Report to board."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 34-26A-42 - Change of ownership--Report to board."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-42"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-26A-42" rel="noopener"><span class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aSENU">34-26A-42</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aSENU">. </span><span class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aCL">Change of ownership--Report to board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aStatute"><span class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aDefaultParagraphFont">Whenever there is a change in the ownership of a licensed crematory, a representative of the crematory shall report the change to the board, within thirty days.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802a000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s0bd08c1218dc496fabb527b54d94802aSCL">SL 2023, ch 129, § 31.</span></p></div></body></html>