| (a) The crematory establishment license application shall be on a form furnished by the commission and shall contain all information required by Texas Occupations Code, §651.657, including: (1) a statement that all operators of the cremation chamber are certified by a reputable organization approved by the commission; and (2) the names of all persons certified to operate the cremation chamber. (b) The completed application, including all required documentation, shall be paid before the commission inspects the crematory establishment. (c) A license is for one year. (d) The license may be renewed by filing with the commission a renewal application accompanied by the renewal fee and the Crematory Annual Report required by Texas Occupations Code, §651.658(a)(1) and §205.9 of this chapter (relating to Crematory Annual Report, Extensions for Good Cause, and Late Fees). (e) The renewal application must contain the information required by Texas Occupations Code, §651.657 and subsection (a) of this section or a statement that the information previously furnished has not changed. (f) The commission may not renew an application until the applicant has met the requirements of Texas Occupations Code, §651.658(a). (g) A crematory that fails to renew its license by its renewal date shall pay, in addition to the renewal fee, a late payment penalty equal in amount to the renewal fee. (h) The license that is not renewed within 30 days of its expiration date may be renewed by paying the renewal fee and late payment penalty. |
