As used in this article, the term:
(5.1) “Cremation device” means a retort, vat, or container in which dead human bodies are cremated by traditional flame, alkaline hydrolysis, or other means approved by the board.
History. Code 1981, § 43-18-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1372, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2762, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 641, § 3; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228; Ga. L. 2012, p. 625, § 3/HB 933; Ga. L. 2021, p. 342, § 1/HB 124.
The 2021 amendment, effective May 4, 2021, added paragraph (5.1).
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1992, a period was substituted for a semicolon at the end of paragraph (18).
Law reviews.
For note on the 2002 amendment of this Code section, see 19 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 200 (2002).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 18 - Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, and Crematories
Article 1 - Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, and Crematories
§ 43-18-2. Declaration of Policy
§ 43-18-3. Practicing Without Complying With Article
§ 43-18-4. Unlicensed Practice as Constituting Public Nuisance; Injunctions
§ 43-18-5. Unlawful Acts; Exemption
§ 43-18-8. Identification of Body or Remains of Deceased; Affidavit Required for Cremated Remains