§ 21-20-101. DEFINITIONS.

(a)

Definitions. In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

Interment. "Interment" means the final disposition of pet remains, including:

(1)

Earth burial;

(2)

Mausoleum entombment; or

(3)

Niche or columbarium interment.

(c)

Inurnment. "Inurnment" means the final disposition of cremated pet remains, including:

(1)

Earth burial;

(2)

Mausoleum entombment;

(3)

Niche or columbarium interment; or

(4)

Placement in an urn.

(d)

Pet. "Pet" means a domestic animal that has been adapted or tamed to live with people.

(e)

Pet cemetery.

(1)

"Pet cemetery" means any land, place, structure, facility, or building provided by a person for the permanent interment or inurnment of pet remains or cremated pet remains for a fee.

(2)

"Pet cemetery" does not include a landfill or solid waste disposal facility.

(f)

Pet owner.

(1)

"Pet owner" means a person listed as the owner of a pet on the records of a pet cemetery.

(2)

"Pet owner" includes the agent of a pet owner.

(Bill No. 73-09, § 1, 12-5-2009)