Embalmers And Funeral Directors

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Section
40-19-5

Application of chapter; conflicts of law.

Section
40-19-10

Board of Funeral Service; creation; membership; conduct of business by positive majority vote.

Section
40-19-20

Definitions.

Section
40-19-30

Required licenses; permit restrictions regarding unlicensed persons; exemption.

Section
40-19-50

Administrative and fiscal activities of board to be provided by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Section
40-19-60

Adoption of rules and regulations.

Section
40-19-70

Powers and duties in addition to those in this chapter.

Section
40-19-80

Inspector to be hired by board; qualifications.

Section
40-19-90

Investigation results; presentation to board; procedures for hearing.

Section
40-19-100

Restraining orders and other equitable relief.

Section
40-19-110

Unprofessional conduct; refusal to issue or renew license; suspension or revocation of license; probation.

Section
40-19-115

Jurisdiction of board.

Section
40-19-120

Board authority to take disciplinary action.

Section
40-19-130

Grounds for denial of license may be same as for disciplinary action.

Section
40-19-140

Denial of license based on prior criminal record.

Section
40-19-150

Voluntary surrender of license by licensee being investigated.

Section
40-19-160

Appeal.

Section
40-19-170

Costs of investigation and prosecution; authority to require payment by violator.

Section
40-19-180

Collection and enforcement provisions for costs and fines.

Section
40-19-190

Confidentiality of proceedings and communications.

Section
40-19-200

Violations of chapter; submission of false licensing information; penalties.

Section
40-19-210

Petition by department for injunctive relief.

Section
40-19-230

Qualifications for license as embalmer or funeral director; examinations; conditions for licensure without examination; renewal of licenses.

Section
40-19-235

Licensure requirements of applicant holding valid license in another state.

Section
40-19-240

Apprentices; application; certificate; periodic reporting; eligibility for licensure; sponsor limitations.

Section
40-19-245

Student permits to engage in practice of funeral service.

Section
40-19-250

Continuing education program; persons exempt.

Section
40-19-260

Business establishment; presence of funeral director required.

Section
40-19-265

Permit requirements for funeral homes.

Section
40-19-270

Permit for funeral establishment; funeral services in private residence, church, or lodge; inspection of premises; residence of funeral director; application for permits; partnership or corporation operating funeral establishment.

Section
40-19-280

Removal or embalming of body where information discloses death caused by crime or violence; notice to next-of-kin before body sent to funeral establishment; contract to pay insurance or benefits to funeral establishment; interference with public freedom of choice.

Section
40-19-290

Disclosure of expenses related to services and merchandise; statements regarding legal requirements; disposition of payments received; investigations.

Section
40-19-300

Construction of chapter; limitations on authority of persons with fiduciary relationship with deceased; sale of burial vaults by operators of commercial cemeteries.

Section
40-19-310

Chapter not applicable to preparation and burial of paupers and inmates of state institutions; effect of chapter on other board duties and responsibilities.

Section
40-19-320

Severability.