27Offences—cremation at crematorium

27 Offences—cremation at crematorium (b) cremates human remains at the crematorium; and (c) fails to meet a requirement mentioned in subsection (2). (2) For subsection (1) (c), the requirements are that— (a) the human remains must be contained in an acceptable container or acceptable wrapping; and (b) the cremation of the human remains is not prohibited under section 24 (Minister or magistrate may prohibit cremation); and (c) the human remains are cremated in accordance with the following: (i) the minimum standards for the cremation of human remains prescribed by regulation; (ii) the standard operating procedures for the crematorium; (iii) if a code of practice applies to the cremation or the crematorium—the code of practice; (3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the chief health officer has given a public health direction, in writing, under the Public Health Act 1997 that requires the cremation of the remains in a way that does not satisfy some or all of the requirements.