003.00.22 Ark. Code R. 001

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024

Rule 003.00.22-001 - State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services Proposed Rule 3, "Licensure of Certain Individuals"

RULES 3

LICENSURE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS

Section 1.Authority

This Rule is promulgated pursuant to Section Two (2) of Act 746 of 2021 of the Arkansas General Assembly, codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 17-1-109; authority is also found in Ark. Code Ann. § 23-61-1103(a)(5), Ark. Code Ann. § 25-15-204, and other applicable laws or rules.

Section 2.Purpose

The purpose of this Rule is to provide for licensure of individuals who hold a Federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- issued Employment Authorization Document.

Section 3.Definitions

A. "Licensure" means

A. A certificate of registration issued to an Apprentice Embalmer;

B. A certificate of registration issued to an Apprentice Funeral Director;

C. A license issued to an Embalmer;

D. A license issued to a Funeral Director; and

E. A license issued to a Crematory Retort Operator.

Section 4.Requirements

The Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services shall grant a license to an applicant who fulfills the Arkansas requirements for licensure and is a person who holds a Federal Form 1-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a "work permit."

Section 5.Effective Date

This Rule is effective after review and approval by the Arkansas Legislative Council, ten (10) days after filing of the approved Rule with the Arkansas Secretary of State.

003.00.22 Ark. Code R. 001

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 47 Number 05, Effective 5/2/2022