SB472 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Cemeteries, county board of health authorized to require abatement of leakage from source where human remains are interred, Sec. 22-20-4.1 added

Summary

SB472 would give county boards of health the authority to require and enforce cleanup of surface leakage from sites where human remains are interred.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new section allowing county boards of health to inspect areas and require the responsible person to abate leakage, including pursuing injunctive relief in court. It also lets the Department of Public Health create rules to implement the new section. The measure becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• County boards of health, who gain authority to inspect sites and order leakage abatement and, if needed, seek court relief.
• Owners/operators or other persons responsible for cemeteries or other places where human remains are interred, who must address and abate leakage when ordered.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 22-20-4.1 authorizing county boards of health to inspect surface leakage from sources where human remains are interred and to require abatement, including pursuing injunctive relief in court.
• The Department of Public Health may promulgate rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to implement and administer this section.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Cemeteries