Cap. 599 Art. 3Responsible authority.

(1) The authority responsible for any matter falling under this Act shall be the Superintendent.

(2) Without prejudice to any other functions given to the Superintendent in accordance with any other law, the Superintendent shall have the following functions:

(a) to establish standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of crematoria;

(b) to propose to the Minister any regulations in respect of the operation of crematoria;

(c) to issue, renew, amend, suspend, or revoke licences for the operation of crematoria;

(d) to carry out inspections in relation to the operation and maintenance of crematoria, and to do all such things as may be necessary for the purpose of ensuring compliance with any provisions of this Act;

(e) to advise the Minister on any matter connected with its functions or any other provision of this Act; and

(f) to carry out any activity as may be prescribed.

(3) For the purposes of this Act, the Superintendent shall levy such fees as the Minister may by notice in the Gazette prescribe.

(4) For the proper exercise of his functions, the Superintendent may establish advisory committees as he may deem necessary.