HB 4289
Relating to authorizing the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Board of Funeral Service Examiners in West Virginia to create a detailed rulebook governing the licensing and operation of funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishments. The rulebook, which was previously modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, now has explicit legislative authorization. This ensures consistent standards and regulations within the funeral services industry in the state. The bill focuses on providing the Board with the legal power to establish specific requirements for these professionals and businesses.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to create a legislative rule.
- The rule will cover funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, and courtesy card holders.
- The rule will also address requirements for funeral establishments.
- The rule is based on a previous version modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- The rule is codified in 6 CSR 01.
Who is affected
- Funeral directors
- Embalmers
- Apprentices in the funeral service industry
- Courtesy card holders
- Funeral establishments
Notable changes
- Provides explicit legislative authorization for the Board’s rulemaking authority.
- Reflects modifications made to the rule by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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