N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 204.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 204.4 - Facility use, maintenance, design

(a)Use of natural organic reduction facility. A natural organic reduction facility shall be used exclusively for the natural organic reduction of human remains.

(b)Cleanliness. A natural organic reduction facility shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary manner, with adequate ventilation.

(c)Privacy. The area in which natural organic reductions occur and the temporary storage facility shall be separately enclosed areas and when fully closed, the interior of one area shall not be visible from within the other area.

(d)Temporary Storage Facility. Every natural organic reduction facility shall have a temporary storage facility. Such temporary storage facility shall be adequately ventilated; shall comply with all applicable public health laws regarding the proper handling and storage of human remains and body fluids; shall be operated and maintained in a manner which protects the health and safety of natural organic reduction facility personnel; and shall be secure from access by anyone other than authorized persons.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 204.4

Adopted New York State Register August 7, 2024/Volume XLVI, Issue 32, eff. 8/7/2024