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CurrentMinister or magistrate may prohibit cremation
Part 3Burial, cremation, interment or exhumation
Division 3.4Cremation
24 Minister or magistrate may prohibit cremation
(1)
The Minister or a magistrate may prohibit the cremation of human remains at a crematorium.
(2)
The Minister or magistrate may prohibit the cremation only if satisfied that the cremation would—
(a)
be reasonably likely to be dangerous; or
(b)
create a health or safety risk; or
(c)
hinder an investigation under a territory law.
(3)
The prohibition must be in writing and given to the licensee of the crematorium.
Note
For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
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