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20:45:02:02Preparation room--Requirements.

Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗

The funeral establishment preparation room must be equipped with: (1) An embalming table; (2) Instruments for embalming; (3) A sink connected to a public sewer or septic tank; (4) An electric aspirator or hydroaspirator equipped to prevent contamination of the water supply; (5) An embalming machine; (6) A floor that is smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleaned and sanitized; (7) Ventilation; (8) An exhaust fan; (9) Embalming fluid; (10) Hardening compound; (11) Rubber, plastic, latex, or vinyl goods; (12) Body pouches; (13) Disinfectant; (14) Rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves; (15) Aprons; and (16) Receptacles for refuse, bandages, cotton, and other waste materials.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 9 SDR 59, effective November 14, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 21 SDR 118, effective January 2, 1995; 30 SDR 215, effective July 14, 2004; 36 SDR 57, effective October 22, 2009; 50 SDR 157, effective July 2, 2024.

General Authority

  • SDCL 36-19-12.1
    Amended by SB80 (2025) — Revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of fun

Law Implemented

  • SDCL 36-19-38
    Amended by HB1015 (2023) — update provisions related to the licensure of funeral directors and the provisio