1. (a) Licensees shall conduct removal or transportation in a removal vehicle. The removal vehicle shall have a cargo bay that:

   1. (1) has curtains or tinting on any windows displaying the cargo bay, to obscure the decedent from public view;
   2. (2) prevents co-mingling or shifting of the decedent while in transit; and
   3. (3) has flooring that is impervious.

2. (b) The removal vehicle used by a licensee shall contain the following when removal or transportation is performed:

   1. (1) Mortuary cot, ambulance cot, casket, or container that is commercially manufactured for the storage of dead human bodies;
   2. (2) Pillow or head block;
   3. (3) Sheets and cot cover;
   4. (4) Rubber or plastic sheeting;
   5. (5) Towels;
   6. (6) Zippered mortuary body bag or disaster pouch;
   7. (7) Straps;
   8. (8) Impervious tags;
   9. (9) Pen or marker with indelible ink;

   10. (10) A universal precaution kit, which shall contain the following:

       1. (A) A bio-waste bag;
       2. (B) A heavy-duty disaster pouch;
       3. (C) Goggles;
       4. (D) Impervious foot coverings;
       5. (E) Masks;
       6. (D) Disposable gloves;
       7. (F) Impervious apron or gown;
       8. (G) Antiseptic hand cleaner;
       9. (H) Disinfectant spray; and
       10. (I) A first-aid kit.
3. (c) A licensee shall disinfect the entire interior of the removal vehicle, including the driver's cabin, as soon as reasonably possible after each removal or transportation of a decedent.
4. (d) A licensee shall not eat, drink, or smoke in the removal vehicle while engaged in removal or transportation.
5. (e) A licensee shall not stack decedents inside a removal vehicle unless using shelves designed for such purpose and capable of transporting decedents in a manner consistent with Subparagraph (a)(2) of this Rule.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90-210.23(a); 90-210.25(c)(9) and (10);
Eff. February 1, 2025.