(b)

1. (1) All embalmer, funeral director, and crematory retort licenses issued by this board shall be renewed either annually or biennially on or before December 31.
2. (2) Failure to renew timely will require the licensee to pay delinquency fees as provided in this part.

(c)

1. (1) All establishment licenses issued by this board shall be renewed either annually or biennially on or before December 31.
2. (2) Failure to renew timely will require the licensee to pay delinquency fees as provided in this part.

(g) Renewals and delinquent fees.

1. (1)

   1. (A) All embalmer, funeral director, and crematory retort operator license renewals which are not received timely are considered delinquent, and licensees are not allowed to practice the science of embalming or to engage in the business of funeral directing or the operating of a crematory retort until a renewal card has been issued for the current renewal period.
   2. (B) A delinquent fee as prescribed by the board for each three (3) months, or fraction thereof, with a maximum of twelve (12) months, must be remitted with a reinstatement fee equal to one (1) year of delinquent fees.
2. (2) Any person whose license has been delinquent for at least thirteen (13) months may apply for reinstatement upon submission of the appropriate forms and fees.
3. (3) Any person who held a license which has lapsed three (3) or more years past, must appear before the board at a regular meeting to seek reinstatement.

4. (4)

   1. (A) All establishment license renewals which are not received timely are considered delinquent, and establishments shall cease operating until the license is renewed.
   2. (B) A per-quarter delinquent fee will be due and owing for each quarter the license is delinquent.

5. (5) Reinstatement. Any individual who seeks to reinstate a license issued by this board shall submit an application to reinstate, along with the reinstatement fee, and shall meet the following requirements:

   1. (A) Was previously licensed by the board;
   2. (B) Held his or her license or registration in good standing at the time of licensing or registration;
   3. (C) Did not have his or her license or registration revoked for an act of bad faith or a violation of a law or rule;
   4. (D) Is not currently holding a suspended or probationary license, registration, permit, or certification in any other state;
   5. (E)

(i) Is sufficiently competent.

1. (ii) Competency may be shown by:

(b) (b) Letters of recommendation; or

1. (c) (c) Both;

   1. (F) Is able to successfully complete a criminal background check; and
   2. (G) Has successfully completed at least six (6) hours of continuing education.
2. (6) Reinstatement fee. In order to reinstate an embalmer, funeral director, or crematory retort operator license which has been expired for thirteen (13) months or longer, the licensee shall pay a reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) per license, in addition to the renewal fee for each license being reinstated.

(h) Inactive status.

1. (1) Funeral directors, embalmers, and crematory retort operators who wish to renew as inactive must notify the board before the expiration of the current license period that he or she wishes to convert to inactive status.
2. (2) The licensee must so state on a form provided by the board, and the form shall be accompanied by the required fee.
3. (3) The licensee shall remain inactive for a period of one (1) year.
4. (4) Nonetheless, if the licensee wishes to become active during the one-year period, then he or she must notify the board of such and submit the required forms, including proof of six (6) hours of continuing education.