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23-61-1105. Embalmers and funeral directors.
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23-61-1105. Embalmers and funeral directors.
(a) The Insurance Commissioner or a person appointed or employed by the commissioner shall:
(1) Have general supervision over field inspection and enforcement of this subchapter and § 17-29-301 et seq.;
(2) Make public the procedures for making inquiries into the practice of funeral directors or embalmers and for making complaints concerning the practices;
(3) Maintain a record of the licensee and business name and address of every person licensed under § 17-29-301 et seq., including the license number, date of the license, and the renewal date of the license;
(4) On request, supply a list of every person and funeral establishment licensed under § 17-29-301 et seq., to a person licensed as an embalmer or funeral director, to a common carrier in this state, to a hospital licensed in this state, or to any other person authorized by law to receive the list;
(5) Hold all moneys received by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services to pay the necessary and allowable expenses for the operation of the board in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, § 17-29-301 et seq.; the Cemetery Act for Perpetually Maintained Cemeteries, § 20-17-1001 et seq.; and the Insolvent Cemetery Grant Fund Act, § 20-17-1301 et seq.; and § 23-78-101 et seq.;
(6) If applicable, receive and be paid an annual salary not to exceed the amount authorized by law; and
(7) Charge and collect a criminal background check processing fee in an amount necessary to recover the charge imposed by the Division of Arkansas State Police to conduct a criminal background check for a person applying for an initial license under § 17-29-301 et seq.
(b) The board may promulgate rules reasonably necessary to reflect a
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 23-61-1105
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23-61-1105. Embalmers and funeral directors.
(a) The Insurance Commissioner or a person appointed or employed by the commissioner shall:
(1) Have general supervision over field inspection and enforcement of this subchapter and § 17-29-301 et seq.;
(2) Make public the procedures for making inquiries into the practice of funeral directors or embalmers and for making complaints concerning the practices;
(3) Maintain a record of the licensee and business name and address of every person licensed under § 17-29-301 et seq., including the license number, date of the license, and the renewal date of the license;
(4) On request, supply a list of every person and funeral establishment licensed under § 17-29-301 et seq., to a person licensed as an embalmer or funeral director, to a common carrier in this state, to a hospital licensed in this state, or to any other person authorized by law to receive the list;
(5) Hold all moneys received by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services to pay the necessary and allowable expenses for the operation of the board in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, § 17-29-301 et seq.; the Cemetery Act for Perpetually Maintained Cemeteries, § 20-17-1001 et seq.; and the Insolvent Cemetery Grant Fund Act, § 20-17-1301 et seq.; and § 23-78-101 et seq.;
(6) If applicable, receive and be paid an annual salary not to exceed the amount authorized by law; and
(7) Charge and collect a criminal background check processing fee in an amount necessary to recover the charge imposed by the Division of Arkansas State Police to conduct a criminal background check for a person applying for an initial license under § 17-29-301 et seq.
(b) The board may promulgate rules reasonably necessary to reflect any changes in the law as adopted by the United States Congress or any appropriate agency of the United States Government as it affects funeral establishments, funeral directors, or embalmers and for the purpose of keeping this law consistent with, and compatible to, the laws of the United States.
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17-29-301. Embalmers — Qualifications.
(a) A person who desires to practice the science of embalming in this state shall:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) Be a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent thereof;
(3) Be a graduate of a school of mortuary science that is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or approved by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;
(4) Make a written application to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services attaching the fee as prescribed by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;
(5) Have served as a registered apprentice embalmer for not less than twelve (12) months in the State of Arkansas under the direct personal supervision of an Arkansas-licensed embalmer and submit at least fifty (50) case reports to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;
(6) Take and pass both parts of the National Board Examination, if required by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;
(7)(A) Take and pass an examination approved by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services that covers:
(i) Arkansas law; and
(ii) Rules deemed necessary by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services.
(B) To be eligible to take the examination under subdivision (a)(7)(A) of this section, an applicant shall be an active apprentice who is currently registered with the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services; and
(8)(A) Undergo and pass a criminal background check conducted by the Department of Ar
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-29-301
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20-17-1001. Title.
This subchapter may be cited as the “Cemetery Act for Perpetually Maintained Cemeteries”.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 20-17-1001
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20-17-1301. Title.
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Insolvent Cemetery Grant Fund Act.”
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 20-17-1301
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23-78-101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Association” or “burial association” means:
(A) Any person, firm, association, copartnership, corporation, company, or other organization which, from and after February 18, 1953:
(i) Undertakes for consideration paid by or on behalf of its members to defray all or a part of the funeral expenses of the members;
(ii) Furnishes or undertakes to furnish merchandise, supplies, and services or any other character of burial benefits to the members; or
(iii) Issues a certificate which provides for the payment of funeral benefits to the members in services, merchandise, or supplies, including the services of funeral directors and embalmers; and
(B) Every person, firm, association, copartnership, corporation, or company which, prior to February 18, 1953, has:
(i) Undertaken for a consideration to pay money to its contributors for the purposes of defraying all or part of the funeral expenses of a deceased person;
(ii) Furnished or has undertaken to furnish supplies and services or any other character of burial benefits to the contributing person or to his or her beneficiaries or members of his or her family; or
(iii) Issued any form of contract or certificate which, under its terms, provides for the payment of funeral benefits in money, services, or supplies, including the services of undertakers or embalmers; and
(2) [Repealed.]
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 23-78-101
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