Section R3-11-1007. Written Procedures Required

A.      The Responsible Owner shall ensure that the animal crematory has written procedures regarding the manner in which:

1.        Animal remains are identified from the time the animal crematory accepts delivery of the animal remains until the cremated remains are released according to instruc- tions from the authorizing person or agent;

2.        Authorization to cremate is obtained and documented;

3.        The cremation chamber is loaded and unloaded;

4.        Cremated remains are processed;

5.        Cremated remains, including unclaimed cremated remains, are returned to the authorized agency or dis- posed of; and

6.        Records are to be completed and maintained for three years from the date of service.

B.       The Responsible Owner shall ensure that all employees involved in providing animal cremation services are familiar with and follow the required procedures.

C.      The Responsible Owner shall make these written procedures available for inspection by the Board upon request.

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).