Cemeteries and funerals: other; pet cemetery regulation act; create. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates the "Pet Cemetery Regulation Act" to establish rules and regulations for pet cemeteries and related services in Michigan. It defines key terms like ‘columbarium,’ ‘communal burial,’ and ‘endowed care fund,’ and outlines requirements for establishing and operating pet cemeteries, including dedicating land, maintaining an endowed care fund, and disclosing disposal options to pet owners. The act also addresses issues like preneed arrangements and record-keeping for crematoriums.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to pet cemeteries and burial practices.
- Requires pet cemeteries to establish and maintain an endowed care fund for individual burials.
- Mandates a minimum land size (3 acres) for pet cemeteries.
- Establishes requirements for preneed burial arrangements and refunds.
- Outlines record-keeping obligations for pet cemeteries and crematoriums.
- Requires disclosure of disposal options to pet owners.
- Addresses land dedication and restrictions on pet cemetery use.
- Specifies penalties for violations of the act.
Who is affected
- Pet owners
- Pet cemeteries
- Veterinarians
- Funeral service providers
- Landowners
Notable changes
- Creates a new regulatory framework for pet cemeteries in Michigan.
- Requires an endowed care fund to ensure ongoing maintenance of burial sites.
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