(a)(1)(A) A licensee under this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay a renewal fee to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license.(B) A licensee may pay the renewal fee required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or(ii) Biennially.(2) A license not renewed by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license is delinquent.(3) The board may renew a license after the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license if during the first twelve (12) months of delinquency the licensee submits a renewal form, renewal fee, and any delinquency fees as determined by rule of the board.(4) A person whose license is delinquent under subdivision (a)(2) of this section for at least thirteen (13) months may apply to the board for reinstatement of the delinquent license by submitting a reinstatement application and attaching any applicable fees as determined by rule of the board.(b)(1)(A) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before license by submitting a reinstatement application and attaching any applicable fees as determined by rule of the board.(b)(1)(A) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before December 31 either annually or biennially, and shall be accompanied by the renewal fee under this section.(B) A funeral establishment license may be renewed under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or(ii) Biennially.(2) A license not renewed by December 31 of the calendar year of expiration shall be considered delinquent and constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.(c) Failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve the licensee or establishment of the duty to pay the renewal fee under this section.Amended by Act 2023, No. 368,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 27, eff. 7/22/2015.Acts 1983, No. 325, §§ 4, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-904, 71-907; Acts 1997, No. 839, § 5; 2011, No. 874, § 4.
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