Rule 250-5-.01 - General Requirements: Embalmer(1) An applicant for licensure as an embalmer must satisfy the following requirements: (a) be at least 18 years of age at the time of application;(b) be of good moral character; and(c) at minimum, have graduated from a high school or have earned a general education development certificate.(2) An applicant for licensure as an embalmer shall make application to the Board on forms approved by the Board, shall submit the appropriate fee, and shall provide the following: (a) proof of graduation from a college of funeral service accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or other college specifically approved by the Board.(b) proof of 3,120 hours of service as an apprentice as specified in Rule 250-4-.02 and in O.C.G.A. Section 43-18-50; and(c) an affidavit which states that the apprentice assisted in embalming at least fifty (50) bodies and which specifies the names and dates of death.(3) An application for licensure as an embalmer shall be reviewed by the Board only after it is complete. This application shall ask questions regarding the applicant's conviction of a felony or misdemeanor and violations or sentences under the First Offender Act. A completed application must be submitted at least fifteen (15) days prior to a Board meeting, and the Board shall accept or reject each application by majority vote.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 250-5-.01
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19; 43-1-25; 43-18-23; 43-18-40; 43-18-50.
Original Rule entitled "Procedural Rules" adopted. F. July 26, 1976; eff. August 15, 1976.Repealed: New Rule entitled "General Requirements: Embalmer" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 1991; eff. Jan. 7, 1992.Amended: F. Oct. 23, 1992; eff. Nov. 12, 1992.Amended: F. Oct. 20, 1995; eff. Nov. 9, 1995.Amended: F. Aug. 16, 2002; eff. Sept. 5, 2002.Amended: F. July 19, 2017; eff. August 8, 2017.Amended: F. Oct. 25, 2018; eff. Nov. 14, 2018.