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This bill provides for the legal framework and regulation of natural organic reduction (NOR) as an alternative method of human body disposition in Ohio. The bill amends multiple sections of the Ohio Revised Code to recognize and establish guidelines for NOR, which is a process of converting human remains into soil through accelerated natural decomposition. Key provisions include defining NOR as a disposition method equivalent to burial and cremation, creating licensing requirements for reduction facilities and reduction facility operators, establishing authorization and documentation procedures for NOR, and integrating NOR into existing statutes related to funeral services, cemeteries, and disposition of remains. The bill adds NOR as a legal option alongside traditional burial and cremation, providing individuals and families with another choice for final disposition. This legislative change reflects growing interest in environmentally-friendly and alternative end-of-life practices, allowing human remains to be transformed into soil in a controlled, respectful manner.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb323