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Minnesota Statutes 2000, 149A.95 satisfactory indication that the dispute is resolved. Subd. 19. Unclaimed cremated remains. If, after 30 calendar days following the inurnment, the cremated remains are not claimed or disposed of according to the written authorization to cremate, the crematory or funeral establishment shall give written notice, by certified mail, to the person with the legal right to control the final disposition or a legal designee, that the cremated remains are unclaimed and requesting further release directions. Should the cremated remains be unclaimed 120 calendar days following the mailing of the written notification, the crematory or funeral establishment may dispose of the cremated remains in any lawful manner deemed appropriate. Subd. 20. Required records. Every crematory shall create and maintain on its premises or other business location in Minnesota an accurate record of every cremation provided. The record shall include all of the following information for each cremation: (1) the name of the person or funeral establishment delivering the body for cremation; (2) the name of the deceased and the identification number assigned to the body; (3) the date of acceptance of delivery; (4) the names of the cremation chamber and mechanical processor operator; (5) the time and date that the body was placed in and removed from the cremation chamber; (6) the time and date that processing and inurnment of the cremated remains was completed; (7) the time, date, and manner of release of the cremated remains; (8) the name and address of the person who signed the authorization to cremate; and (9) all supporting documentation, including any transit or disposition permits, a photocopy of the death certificate, and the authorization to cremate. Subd. 21. Retention of records. Records required under subdivision 20 shall be maintained for a period of three calendar years after the release of the cremated remains. Following this period and subject to any other laws requiring retention of records, the crematory may then place the records in storage or reduce them to microfilm, microfiche, laser disc, or any other method that can produce an accurate reproduction of the original record, for retention for a period of ten calendar years from the date of release of the cremated remains. At the end of this period and subject to any other laws requiring retention of records, the crematory may destroy the records by shredding, incineration, or any other manner that protects the privacy of the individuals identified. HIST: 1gg7 c 215 s 41 Copyright 2000 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. Page 5 of 6 http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/149A/95.hrinl 06/20/2001