Sec. 1803.
(1) The placing of a chemical on or in a dead human body by an individual who is not the holder of a license for the practice of mortuary science is a violation of this article.
(2) This article does not apply to any of the following individuals if he or she is working under the supervision of a holder of a license for the practice of mortuary science:
(a) A resident trainee.
(b) A student who is enrolled in a higher education program in mortuary science at a school, college, or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as a specialized accrediting agency in funeral service or mortuary science.
(3) An individual shall not engage in the practice of embalming, profess to be engaged in the practice of embalming, or represent that he or she is an embalmer if he or she is not the holder of a license for the practice of mortuary science under this article.
History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 25, Imd. Eff. June 18, 2019 Popular Name: Act 299
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 339 - Occupational Code
Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)
Article 18 - (339.1801...339.1812)
Section 339.1801 - Definitions.
Section 339.1802 - Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science; Creation.
Section 339.1805 - Authorized Activities of Licensee.
Section 339.1806b - Continuing Education Requirements.
Section 339.1809a - Disposition of Unclaimed Cremated Remains; Immunity From Liability; Definitions.
Section 339.1810 - Prohibited Conduct; Penalties; Rules; Training Employees.