A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a crematory license issued pursuant to this article expires on August 1 of each year.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-1396

  • Crematory: means a building or portion of a building that is licensed pursuant to article 6 of this chapter and that houses a retort in which only human remains are cremated. See Arizona Laws 32-1301
  • License: means a written authorization that is issued by the department and that entitles a person to act as a funeral director or embalmer or to operate a funeral establishment, crematory or alkaline hydrolysis facility in this state. See Arizona Laws 32-1301

B. A licensed crematory shall submit a renewal application and the applicable renewal fee pursuant to section 32-1309 on or before July 1 of each year. A license renewal fee is nonrefundable.

C. A licensed crematory that submits a renewal application and the applicable renewal fee after July 1 but before August 1 shall pay a late fee pursuant to section 32-1309 in addition to the renewal fee.

D. A licensed crematory that fails to submit a renewal application and the applicable fee on or before August 1 shall apply for a new license pursuant to this article.