Senate File 563 amends various sections of the Code of Iowa to establish regulations and licensing requirements for crematory operators and cremation establishments. A new definition for "crematory operator" is introduced, defining it as a person licensed by the board to operate cremation equipment. The bill mandates that the board adopt rules for the licensure of crematory operators, requiring applicants to complete a specialized course in cremation from a nationally recognized organization. Additionally, funeral directors can obtain a crematory operator license by submitting a prescribed application.

The bill also revises existing provisions related to the revocation of licenses for mortuary science practice and the operation of cremation establishments. It expands the grounds for disciplinary actions against funeral directors and crematory operators, including misrepresentation and violations of relevant laws. Furthermore, it establishes new requirements for obtaining a cremation establishment license, including the submission of specific information about the establishment and its operators. The bill emphasizes compliance with laws and rules governing the operation of these establishments and introduces penalties for false affidavits related to licensing.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 156.1, 156.9, 147.87, 156.14, 156.15
Enrolled: 156.1, 156.9, 147.87, 156.14, 156.15