There is created the South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service consisting of eleven members appointed by the Governor from the State at large for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Of the eleven members, two must be members from the general public not connected with a funeral service establishment, and the remaining members must have been licensed as funeral directors and embalmers for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment and must be actively employed or actively engaged in the funeral service profession. All members must have been residents of this State for not fewer than five years preceding the date of their appointment.
The South Carolina Funeral Directors Association may recommend six members, the South Carolina Morticians Association may recommend three members, and an individual or private or public group or organization may make recommendations. All recommendations must be made to the Governor before the second of July in each year the term of office of a member expires. Appointments are effective on August fifteenth. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. The board shall notify the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association and the South Carolina Morticians Association of any vacancies that occur.
Any business conducted by the board must be by a positive majority vote. For purposes of this subsection "positive majority vote" means a majority vote of the entire membership of the board, reduced by any vacancies existing at the time.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 380, Section 1; 2002 Act No. 322, Section 3.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1955 (49) 550; 1962 Code Section 56-652; 1965 (54) 518; 1968 (55) 2706; 1971 (57) 327; 1973 (58) 787; 1983 Act No. 146, Section 1; 1984 Act No. 459, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-19-20.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 19 - Embalmers And Funeral Directors
Section 40-19-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of law.
Section 40-19-20. Definitions.
Section 40-19-30. Required licenses; permit restrictions regarding unlicensed persons; exemption.
Section 40-19-60. Adoption of rules and regulations.
Section 40-19-70. Powers and duties in addition to those in this chapter.
Section 40-19-80. Inspector to be hired by board; qualifications.
Section 40-19-90. Investigation results; presentation to board; procedures for hearing.
Section 40-19-100. Restraining orders and other equitable relief.
Section 40-19-115. Jurisdiction of board.
Section 40-19-120. Board authority to take disciplinary action.
Section 40-19-130. Grounds for denial of license may be same as for disciplinary action.
Section 40-19-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-19-150. Voluntary surrender of license by licensee being investigated.
Section 40-19-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution; authority to require payment by violator.
Section 40-19-180. Collection and enforcement provisions for costs and fines.
Section 40-19-190. Confidentiality of proceedings and communications.
Section 40-19-200. Violations of chapter; submission of false licensing information; penalties.
Section 40-19-210. Petition by department for injunctive relief.
Section 40-19-235. Licensure requirements of applicant holding valid license in another state.
Section 40-19-245. Student permits to engage in practice of funeral service.
Section 40-19-250. Continuing education program; persons exempt.
Section 40-19-260. Business establishment; presence of funeral director required.