1. (1) The practice of a mortuary science practitioner consists of performing or offering to perform any of the following acts for compensation:

   1. (a) The practice of a funeral director as described in section 12-135-601 (2);
   2. (b) The practice of an embalmer as described in section 12-135-801 (1);
   3. (c) The practice of a cremationist as described in section 12-135-901 (1);
   4. (d) The practice of a natural reductionist as described in section 12-135-901 (2); or
   5. (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. (2)

   1. (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.
   2. (b) A licensee is responsible for ensuring that a delegatee has the experience, education, and training necessary to perform delegated tasks.
   3. (c) A licensee retains responsibility for any tasks delegated under this subsection (2).

   4. (d) A licensee shall not delegate the following tasks:

      1. (I) Any task involving handling human remains; except that this subsection (2)(d)(I) does not apply to transporting human remains;
      2. (II) Signing contracts or other legal documents that involve compensation for funeral goods or services; or
      3. (III) Oversight of a funeral home or crematory operations related to the final disposition of human remains.

Source: L. 2024: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 24-173), ch. 240, p. 1584, § 2, effective May 24.