(a) An operator of an alkaline hydrolysis facility shall not resomate or allow resomation at an alkaline hydrolysis facility of a dead human body, other than a body that was donated to science for purposes of medical education or research, until the following has occurred: (1) The requirements of § 62-5-809 have been met, unless the decedent died from a virulent communicable disease, in which case the department of health or board of health having territorial jurisdiction where the death of the decedent occurred requires by rule or order the resomation to occur prior to the requirements of § 62-5-809 being met;(2) The operator has received a permit from the department of health for resomation of human remains that authorizes the resomation of the decedent; and(3) The operator has received other documentation required by this state or a political subdivision of this state.(b) If an operator of an alkaline hydrolysis facility submits to the department of health a sworn affidavit stating the operator has completed the resomation of human remains without charge, then the department of health shall issue a refund of fees associated with the receipt of a permit as described in t stating the operator has completed the resomation of human remains without charge, then the department of health shall issue a refund of fees associated with the receipt of a permit as described in subdivision (a)(2).Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 141, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
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