Texas Health and Safety Code 716.351 – Criminal Penalty
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) cremates human remains without receipt of:
(A) a cremation authorization form signed by an authorizing agent; or
(B) written directions for the disposition by cremation of the deceased person’s human remains as provided in § 711.002(g);
(2) signs a cremation authorization form with actual knowledge that the form contains false or incorrect information; or
(3) represents to the public that the person may cremate human remains without being licensed as provided by Subchapter N, Chapter 651, Occupations Code.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 716.351
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005