440.81(1)(1) A crematory authority shall maintain a permanent record of each cremation at its place of business consisting of the name of the decedent, the date of the cremation, and a description of the manner in which the cremated remains are disposed.

440.81(2)(2) A crematory authority shall maintain as permanent records the documentation specified in s. 440.78 (1) and copies of receipts under ss. 440.77 (1) and 440.79.

440.82440.82 Exemptions from liability.

440.82(1)(1) Except as provided in sub. (2), a crematory authority is immune from civil liability for damages resulting from cremating human remains, including damages to prosthetic or medical devices or valuables of the decedent, if the authority has complied with the requirements of this subchapter.

440.82(2)(2) A crematory authority is liable for damages resulting from the authority’s intentional misconduct, negligent conduct, or failure to return valuables specified on an authorization form under s. 440.73 (7).

440.83440.83 Electronic transmission permitted. Any statement required to be in writing under s. 440.76, 440.78 (3) (b) or (5), or 440.80 (3) may be transmitted by facsimile.

440.84440.84 Rules. The department may promulgate rules interpreting or administering the requirements of this subchapter.

440.85440.85 Discipline.

440.85(1)(1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may make investigations, including inspections, or conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred.

440.85(2)(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may reprimand an individual registered under this subchapter or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a registration under this subchapter if the department finds that the applicant or individual has done any of the following:

440.85(2)(a)(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a registration or renewal of a registration.

440.85(2)(b)(b) Engaged in conduct while practicing as a crematory authority that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

440.85(2)(c)(c) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, been arrested or convicted of an offense committed while registered under this subchapter.

440.85(2)(e)(e) Advertised, practiced, or attempted to practice as a crematory authority under another person’s name.

440.86440.86 Penalties.

440.86(1)(1) Any person who violates this subchapter or a rule promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months or both.

440.86(2)(2) In addition to or in lieu of the penalties under sub. (1) and the remedies under s. 440.85 (2), any person who violates this subchapter or a rule promulgated under this subchapter may be required to forfeit not more than $1,000 for each violation. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate violation.

440.87440.87 Exceptions. This subchapter does not apply to a person who is performing his or her duties as an officer of a public institution, medical school, medical college, county medical society, anatomical association, or accredited college of embalming, or to a person acting in accordance with a statute prescribing the conditions under which donated or indigent dead human bodies are held subject for anatomical study, or to a person who is acting according to the burial customs or rites of a religious sect to which the person belongs or subscribes.