It is unlawful for a person to engage in the practice of funeral service unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. A person who engages or participates actively in directing or in the management of a funeral establishment is considered to be in the practice of funeral service.
No permit to operate a funeral home may be issued to a corporation, partnership, or individual when the name of an unlicensed person appears in the name of the corporation, partnership, or individually owned business. This prohibition does not apply to established funeral homes existing prior to July 1, 1969.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 380, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1955 (49) 550; 1962 Code Section 56-662; 1969 (56) 925; 1973 (58) 787; 1983 Act No. 146, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-19-130.
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.