Alaska Statutes
Chapter 42. Morticians
Sec. 08.42.085. Qualifications for trainees.

(a) A person may apprentice as an embalmer trainee if the person
(1) is at least 18 years of age;
(2) applies on a form provided by the department; and
(3) furnishes evidence satisfactory to the department that an embalmer licensed in this state will supervise the training and that the training will take place in a funeral establishment that meets the requirements of AS 08.42.100.
(b) A person may apprentice as a funeral director trainee if the person
(1) is at least 18 years of age;
(2) applies on a form provided by the department; and
(3) furnishes evidence satisfactory to the department that a funeral director licensed in this state will supervise the training and that the training will take place in a funeral establishment that meets the requirements of AS 08.42.100.
(c) The department shall issue a permit valid for one year to an applicant who meets the requirements of this section. The department shall renew a permit for one year if the trainee applies for renewal on a form provided by the department and shows that the training activity continues to satisfy the requirements of this section. The department shall charge a fee for processing applications and renewals under this section that will be sufficient to cover administrative costs.
(d) A person may apprentice as a funeral director trainee or as an embalmer trainee for no more than two years.

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