Arkansas Code
Subchapter 3 - Embalmers and Funeral Directors Law — Licensing
§ 17-29-306. Renewal

(a)
(1) A license holder under this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay a renewal fee to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services annually by December 31.
(2) A license not renewed by December 31 of any year is delinquent.
(3) The board may renew a license after December 31 if during the first twelve (12) months of delinquency a licensee submits a renewal form, renewal fee, and any delinquency fees as determined by rule of the board.
(4) A person whose license is delinquent under subdivision (a)(2) of this section for at least thirteen (13) months may apply to the board for reinstatement of the delinquent license by submitting a reinstatement application and attaching any applicable fees as determined by rule of the board.

(b)
(1) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before December 31 of each year and shall be accompanied by the annual renewal fee prescribed in § 17-29-208 [repealed].
(2) A license not renewed by December 31 of any year shall be considered delinquent and constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

(c) Failure to receive the renewal notice shall not relieve the licensee or establishment of the duty to pay the renewal fee as prescribed.