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Introduced
12/15/2016
12/15/2016
In Committee
12/15/2016
12/15/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a crematory from being built without prior approval from the governing body of the municipality in which the crematory will be located and the New Jersey Cemetery Board. Current law does not expressly provide that the construction of a crematory requires approval of the municipality. This bill requires approval from both the municipality in which the crematory will be located, as well as the board. The bill provides that as soon as practicable after an application for the construction of a crematory is filed with the board, the board must notify the governing body of the appropriate municipality. The bill prohibits the board from approving an application for the construction of a crematory unless it has received the express written approval of the governing body of the municipality in which the crematory will be located.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the construction of a crematory without prior approval from both the municipality in which the crematory will be located and the New Jersey Cemetery Board. The bill requires the Board to notify the governing body of the municipality as soon as an application for a crematory is filed, and prohibits the Board from approving the application unless it has received the express written approval of the municipal governing body. The bill aims to provide municipal oversight over the construction of crematories, which was not expressly required under current law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 12/15/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2867_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2867_I1.PDF |
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