1. (a) The bureau shall inform an applicant for licensure as an embalmer, in writing, within ten (10) days whether the application is complete and accepted for filing or is deficient and what specific information is required to complete the application.
2. (b) The bureau shall make a decision within one hundred twenty (120) days after the date the application is deemed to be complete whether the applicant meets the requirements for licensure. “Completion of an application” means that a completed application form, together with all required information, documentation and fees, has been filed by the applicant. This period may be extended by that time necessary for retaking or rescheduling an application or if the applicant is delayed in completing any required term of apprenticeship or meeting any educational requirements.

3. (c) The minimum, median and maximum processing times for an application for licensure as an embalmer from the date of acceptance and filing of the initial application until the bureau makes a final decision on the application are:

   1. (1) minimum--ninety (90) days.
   2. (2) median--one hundred five (105) days.

   3. (3) maximum--one hundred twenty (120) days.

      These processing times apply to those applicants who have completed the required term of apprenticeship and take and pass the first available licensing examination.

Note: Authority cited: Section 7606, Business and Professions Code; and Section 15376, Government Code. Reference: Section 7642, Business and Professions Code; and Section 15376, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-7-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 7-3-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 27).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 9-22-2011 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No. 38).