Section 4717.271 - Crematory operator requirements for fetal remainsThe following applies to a crematory operator that cremates fetal remains for an abortion facility under Chapter 3726. of the Revised Code.
(A) A crematory operator shall not do any of the following:(1) Cremate fetal remains without receiving a copy of a properly executed detachable supplemental form described in division (C)(1) of section 3726.14 of the Revised Code;(2) Dispose of the cremated fetal remains by a means other than one of the following: (a) Placing them in a grave, crypt, or niche;(b) Scattering them in any dignified manner, including in a memorial garden, at sea, by air, or at a scattering ground described in section 1721.21 of the Revised Code;(c) Any other lawful manner.(3) Arrange for the disposal of the cremated fetal remains by a means other than one described in division (A)(2) of this section;(4) Arrange for the transfer of the cremated fetal remains for disposal by a means other than one described in division (A)(2) of this section.(B) A crematory operator is not required to secure a death certificate, a burial or burial-transit permit, or a cremation authorization form to cremate fetal remains.Added by 133rd General Assembly, SB 27,§1, eff. 4/6/2021. See 133rd General Assembly, SB 27, §3.