(1) The practice of a mortuary science practitioner consists of performing or offering to perform any of the following acts for compensation:(a) The practice of a funeral director as described in section 12-135-601 (2); (b) The practice of an embalmer as described in section 12-135-801 (1); (c) The practice of a cremationist as described in section 12-135-901 (1); (d) The practice of a natural reductionist as described in section 12-135-901 (2); or(e) Using any word or abbreviation to indicate or induce others to believe that one is licensed to practice as a mortuary science practitioner.(2)(a) An individual licensed under this part 7 may delegate tasks, as determined by the director in rule, within the scope of the individual's license to unlicensed persons practicing within the unlicensed person's experience, education, or training.(b) A licensee is responsible for ensuring that a delegatee has the experience, education, and training necessary to perform delegated tasks.(c) A licensee retains responsibility for any tasks delegated under this subsection (2).(d) A licensee shall not delegate the following tasks:(I) Any task involving handling human remains; except that this

licensee retains responsibility for any tasks delegated under this subsection (2).(d) A licensee shall not delegate the following tasks:(I) Any task involving handling human remains; except that this subsection (2)(d)(I) does not apply to transporting human remains;(II) Signing contracts or other legal documents that involve compensation for funeral goods or services; or(III) Oversight of a funeral home or crematory operations related to the final disposition of human remains.Added by 2024 Ch. 240,§ 2, eff. 5/24/2024.