451.675 Ā Holding of remains awaiting cremation.

1. Ā If the operator of a crematory cannot cremate human remains immediately after receiving them, the operator shall place them in a holding facility within or adjacent to the crematory which:

(a) Preserves the dignity of the remains;

(b) Protects for the health and safety of employees of the operator; and

(c) Is secure from access by anyone other than those employees, except a laborer in the ordinary course of his or her work.

2. Ā If human remains are not embalmed, they may not be held longer than 24 hours unless the holding facility is refrigerated.

3. Ā An operator need not accept for holding a container from which there is any evidence of leakage of bodily fluids.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 2604)