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Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 43-18-1. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (5.1) “Cremation device”...
§ 43-18-2. Declaration of Policy - It is declared that this article shall be deemed an...
§ 43-18-3. Practicing Without Complying With Article - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-4. Unlicensed Practice as Constituting Public Nuisance; Injunctions - The practice of embalming or funeral directing, as defined in...
§ 43-18-5. Unlawful Acts; Exemption - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-6. Penalty - Any person, firm, or corporation or any officer, agent, or...
§ 43-18-8. Identification of Body or Remains of Deceased; Affidavit Required for Cremated Remains - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-9. Disposition of Veterans’ Cremated Remains - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-10. Investigation of Complaints; Notice of Potential Illegalities to Attorney General and Local Sheriff; Review by Attorney General - Any complaints received by the board shall be investigated within...
Part 2 - State Board of Funeral Service
§ 43-18-20. Continuation of Board - The State Board of Funeral Service existing immediately prior to...
§ 43-18-21. Composition of Board; Qualifications of Members; Vacancies; Removal of Members - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-21 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-22. Election of President; Meetings; Reimbursement of Members; Conflict of Interest - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-23. Powers and Duties; Rules and Regulations; Seal - For the purpose of better protection of life and health,...
Part 3 - Licenses for Funeral Directors and Embalmers
§ 43-18-40. Application for License; Examination - Any person desiring to engage in the practice of embalming...
§ 43-18-41. Qualifications of Embalmer or Funeral Director Applicants - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-41 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-42. Reciprocity; Examination Upon Meeting Qualifications - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-42 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-43. Biennial Renewal of Licenses - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-43 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-43.1. Application for Reinstatement of Licensure - If a licensee who has passed the examination for licensure...
§ 43-18-44. Display of Renewal License, Wall Certificate, or Apprentice Registration in Office or Place of Business - Each person or establishment who receives a renewal license, wall...
§ 43-18-45. Transferability of Licenses - All funeral director and embalmer licenses and apprentice registrations issued...
§ 43-18-46. Grounds for Denial or Revocation of License or Registration; Other Discipline - In addition to the authority provided in Code Section 43-1-19,...
§ 43-18-47. Revocation Hearing; Service on Licensee or Applicant; Revocation or Restriction of License or Registration - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-47 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-48. Refusal to Grant License or Registration - The board may refuse to grant a license or registration....
§ 43-18-49. Reinstatement of Revoked License - At any time after the final termination of the proceeding...
§ 43-18-50. Application for Funeral Service Apprenticeship; Period of Apprenticeship - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-50 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-51. Renewal of Registration of Apprenticeship - A registration of apprenticeship shall be renewable biennially upon payment...
§ 43-18-52. Supervision and Control of Apprentices; Reporting Hours Served - All apprentices shall be under the supervision and control of...
§ 43-18-53. Leaves of Absence During Apprenticeship - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-53 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-54. Refusal to Grant Apprenticeship Registration; Grounds for Suspension, Revocation, Limitation Of, or Refusal to Renew Registration; Reregistration - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-54 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-55. Continuing Education Requirements for Embalmers - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-55 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-56. Continuing Education Requirements for Funeral Directors - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-56 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 4 - Operation of Funeral Establishments and Crematories
§ 43-18-70. Practice at Licensed Funeral Establishment or Crematory; Facilities; Living Quarters - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-70 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-71. Funeral Establishments and Crematories to Be Licensed and to Employ Licensed Funeral Director; Display of Name and License of Funeral Director - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-71 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-72. Crematories to Be Licensed; Equipment, Facilities, and Personnel; Application; Reports; Limitation of Single Body in Cremation Device - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-72 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-73. Renewal of Licenses for the Operation of Funeral Establishments and Crematories; Changes in Ownership - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-73 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-74. Transferability of Licenses - Licenses for funeral establishments or crematories shall be issued to...
§ 43-18-75. Inspections; Suspension or Revocation of License; Other Disciplinary Actions - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-75 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 43-18-76. Fine Schedule for Violation of Minimum Standards - The board may establish a fine schedule for violation of...
§ 43-18-77. Funeral Establishment or Crematory Temporarily Without Services of Funeral Director - In the event that a funeral establishment or crematory is...
§ 43-18-78. Temporary Destruction of Licensed Funeral Establishment or Crematory; Use of Temporary Location During Grace Period - In the event any funeral establishment or crematory is temporarily...
§ 43-18-79. Death of License Holder - No funeral establishment license shall terminate upon the death of...
§ 43-18-80. Authorizing Agent; Statement Specifying Disposition of Cremated Remains; Shipment of Remains - History. Code 1981, § 43-18-80 , enacted by Ga. L....