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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40
Chapter 19
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 40, ch. 19
Embalmers and Funeral Directors
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40-19-5
Application of chapter; conflicts of law
40-19-10
Board of Funeral Service; creation; membership; conduct of business by positive majority vote
40-19-20
Definitions
40-19-30
Required licenses; permit restrictions regarding unlicensed persons; exemption
40-19-50
Administrative and fiscal activities of board to be provided by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
40-19-60
Adoption of rules and regulations
40-19-70
Powers and duties in addition to those in this chapter
40-19-80
Inspectors to be hired by board; qualifications
40-19-90
Investigation results; presentation to board; procedures for hearing
40-19-100
Restraining orders and other equitable relief
40-19-110
Unprofessional conduct; refusal to issue or renew license; suspension or revocation of license; probation
40-19-115
Jurisdiction of board
40-19-120
Board authority to take disciplinary action
40-19-130
Grounds for denial of license may be same as for disciplinary action
40-19-140
Denial of license based on prior criminal record
40-19-150
Voluntary surrender of license by licensee being investigated
40-19-160
Appeal
40-19-170
Costs of investigation and prosecution; authority to require payment by violator
40-19-180
Collection and enforcement provisions for costs and fines
40-19-190
Confidentiality of proceedings and communications
40-19-200
Violations of chapter; submission of false licensing information; penalties
40-19-210
Petition by department for injunctive relief
40-19-230
Qualifications for license as embalmer or funeral director; examinations; conditions for licensure without examination; renewal of licenses
40-19-235
Licensure requirements of applicant holding valid license in another state
40-19-240
Apprentices; application; certificate; periodic reporting; eligibility for licensure; sponsor limitations
40-19-245
Student permits to engage in practice of funeral service
40-19-250
Continuing education program; persons exempt
40-19-260
Business establishment; presence of funeral director required
40-19-265
Permit requirements for funeral homes
40-19-270
Permit for funeral establishment; funeral services in private residence, church, or lodge; inspection of premises; residence of funeral director; application for permits; partnership or corporation operating funeral establishment
40-19-280
Removal or embalming of body where information discloses death caused by crime or violence; notice to next-of-kin before body sent to funeral establishment; contract to pay insurance or benefits to funeral establishment; interference with public freedom of choice
40-19-290
Disclosure of expenses related to services and merchandise; statements regarding legal requirements; disposition of payments received; investigations
40-19-295
Embalmers and funeral directors; funeral business participation prohibitions
40-19-300
Construction of chapter; limitations on authority of persons with fiduciary relationship with deceased; sale of burial vaults by operators of commercial cemeteries
40-19-310
Chapter not applicable to preparation and burial of paupers and inmates of state institutions; effect of chapter on other board duties and responsibilities
40-19-320
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