A bill for an act relating to the licensure of crematory operators and funeral establishments, and making penalties applicable.

This bill establishes new licensure requirements for crematory operators in Iowa, requiring 12 hours of education and practical training on crematory equipment operation. It mandates that funeral directors seeking crematory operator licenses must not have had their licenses revoked or suspended within the past two years. The bill prohibits paying or accepting commissions for securing funeral business (a simple misdemeanor) and expands grounds for license revocation to include misrepresenting services or allowing unlicensed operation of cremation equipment. These provisions directly affect crematory operators, funeral directors, and cremation facilities operating in Iowa.