Title 34 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
100 chapters · 1,959 sections in this title.
SDCL § 34-26A-5 Repealed
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Source: SL 1988, ch 283 , § 5; SL 2000, ch 173 , § 1; SL 2023, ch 129 , § 35.
SDCL § 34-26A-5.1 Crematory licensure--Suspension or revocation--Hearing--Promulgation of rules
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The State Board of Funeral Service may, after notice and a hearing, suspend or revoke licensure issued in accordance with §
SDCL § 34-26A-6 Repealed
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Source: SL 1988, ch 283 , § 6; SL 2023, ch 129 , § 36.
SDCL § 34-26A-6.1 Authorization to cremate--Form
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A form authorizing cremation must: (1) Contain the decedent's name and the manner in which the decedent's identity was verified; (2) Contain the name of the crematory and the person accepting the authorization to cremate on behalf of the crematory; (3) Indicate the auspices under…
SDCL § 34-26A-6.2 Authorization to cremate--Pre-need contract
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If the person who signs an authorization to cremate, in accordance with § 34-26A-6.1 , is aware of a pre-need contract that the decedent has entered into, the signer shall, to the extent possible, follow the decedent's directives. Source: SL 2023, ch 129 , § 10.
SDCL § 34-26A-6.3 Authorization to cremate--Limited crematory immunity
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No funeral home or crematory, or any employee of either is required to verify the information provided in the form authorizing cremation, as set forth in § 34-26A-6.1 , and no funeral home or crematory, or any employee of either may be held liable for any act or omission in relia…
SDCL § 34-26A-7 Delegation of authority--Crematory immunity
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If the person who has the right and duty to control the decedent's remains, as provided for in § 34-26-75 , is not physically present to execute the form authorizing cremation, the person may delegate that authority to another. Once a crematory has received written notice of a de…
SDCL § 34-26A-8 Repealed
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Source: SL 1988, ch 283 , § 8; SL 2023, ch 129 , § 37.
SDCL § 34-26A-9 Repealed
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Source: SL 1988, ch 283 , § 9; SL 2023, ch 129 , § 38.
SDCL § 34-26A-9.1 Delivery of decedent--Receipt--Contents--Unidentified remains not acceptable
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Whenever a decedent is delivered to a crematory for cremation, crematory personnel shall complete a receipt that includes: (1) The name of the decedent; (2) The name and employer of the person who delivered the decedent to the crematory; (3) The date and time of the delivery; (4)…