Bill > SB53

This bill, titled the "Live Free and Die Free Act," establishes regulations for natural organic reduction (NOR), a process that converts human remains into soil, by creating a new chapter in state law. It defines key terms like "alternative container" and "authorizing agent," and requires any facility performing NOR to be licensed by the state board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers. The bill outlines requirements for NOR facilities, including building and location standards, licensing applications, fees, and inspections, and specifies grounds for denying or revoking licenses, such as violations of the law or fraud. It also details prohibited acts, penalties for violations, and procedures for license reinstatement. The bill mandates a 48-hour waiting period after death before NOR can commence, requires a medical examiner's certificate, and outlines procedures for handling remains, including the removal of foreign objects and valuables. It also addresses disputes regarding NOR and the disposition of the resulting soil, stating that NOR soil cannot be sold or used for human food production and that the delivery of NOR soil to the authorizing agent constitutes final disposition. Finally, the bill grants the board authority to adopt rules for NOR facilities and clarifies that this new law takes precedence over existing laws not specifically addressing NOR.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1055&inflect=2