HB 1324-FN is a bill that establishes regulations for the licensing and regulation of natural organic reduction (NOR) facilities. It outlines the requirements for obtaining a NOR license, including the information that must be included in the application and the expiration and non-transferability of licenses. The bill also addresses the process for changing the location, ownership, or name of a NOR facility, as well as licensure fees, inspections, and grounds for denying or refusing to renew a license. It includes provisions for license reinstatement or re-licensure and penalties for violations of the law.

The bill also establishes rules and procedures for the natural organic reduction (NOR) of human remains. It specifies that the body of a deceased person cannot be enclosed in a NOR chamber within 48 hours after death and outlines the requirements for the NOR authority, including the need for a certificate of burial permit and a certificate from a medical examiner. The bill also addresses the handling of human remains, including restrictions on access to the NOR facility and the removal of foreign objects. It establishes the Natural Organic Reduction Authority and outlines its responsibilities, as well as requirements for the signing of a delivery receipt form and the proper labeling of the disposition container. The bill also allows for the scattering of NOR soil with consent and prohibits the sale or use of NOR soil for human food production.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 289:1, 289:3, 325:8-a, 5-C:68, 611-B:27