§ 32-1343 — Alkaline hydrolysis operators; licensure; application; qualifications; fingerprinting

A. An applicant for an alkaline hydrolysis operator license shall submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the department. The application shall be subscribed under oath and shall be accompanied by the applicable fee pursuant to section 32-1309 and any additional information that the department deems necessary.

B. An applicant for an alkaline hydrolysis operator license shall meet both of the following:

1. Submit a completed fingerprint card and the prescribed fingerprint records check fee to the department of health services to enable the department of health services or the department of public safety to conduct a criminal records check.

2. Meet the educational requirements as prescribed by the department in rule.

C. An applicant for licensure under this section may not have a disqualifying criminal history as determined by the department pursuant to section 41-1093.04.

D. If the department finds that the applicant meets the criteria for an alkaline hydrolysis operator license under this section and under rules adopted by the department, the department shall issue an alkaline hydrolysis operator license. A person does not need to be licensed as an alkaline hydrolysis operator in order to practice as an alkaline hydrolysis operator if the alkaline hydrolysis facility is operated or supervised by a responsible cremationist or another person who is a licensed alkaline hydrolysis operator.