S.D. Codified Laws § 34-26A-16.1

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 34-26A-16.1 - Remains awaiting cremation-Acceptable locations

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.

Upon accepting for cremation a body that has not been embalmed, a crematory may place the body:

(1) In a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation; or

(2) In a holding facility for up to eight hours and thereafter in a refrigerated facility, until the time of cremation.

SDCL 34-26A-16.1

SL 2023, ch 129, §13.

Added by S.L. 2023, ch. 129,s. 13, eff. 7/1/2023.