Section R3-11-1002. Obtaining an Animal Crematory License

A.      A person shall not provide or represent to provide animal cre- mation services before submitting to the Board an application and the fee required under subsection (B).

B.       To obtain an animal crematory license, the Responsible Owner of an animal crematory shall:

1.        Submit an application, using a form obtained from the Board, which provides, but is not limited to, the follow- ing information:

a.        Name of the animal crematory;

b.        Address of the fixed location of the animal crema- tory;

c.        Name of the person owning the animal crematory:

i.         If the owner is an individual, that individual’s name;

ii.        If the owner is a partnership, the names of all partners; and

iii.      If the owner is corporation or another business form, the names of all individuals owning at least 10 percent of the business;

d.        For  each  individual   identified  under  subsection (B)(1)(c):

i.         Residential address; and

ii Documentation of citizenship or alien status, specified under A.R.S. § 41-1080(A), indicat- ing the individual’s presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law.

e.          Names of all operators;

f.         A description of all services that will be provided or offered by the animal crematory;

g.        A description of the animal crematory premises;

h.        A description of any cremation equipment; and

k.      Name and signature of the Responsible Owner;

2.        Submit the fee required under R3-11-1004(1);

3.        Submit evidence that all operators have received training in the safe and proper operation of the crematory from the manufacturer of the retort or other provider;

4.        Submit a copy of every application for or license or per- mit issued for the animal crematory to operate in this state; and

5.        Schedule an inspection of the animal crematory by a Board designee.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 513, effective April 7, 2007 (Supp. 07-1). Amended by final

rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 1886, effective October 7, 2013

(Supp. 13-3).