Va. Code § 54.1-2813

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 54.1-2813 - License for the practice of funeral service

To be licensed for the practice of funeral service, a person shall (i) be at least 18 years of age; (ii) hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; (iii) have completed a funeral service internship prescribed by the Board in regulation; (iv) have graduated from a school of mortuary science or funeral service approved by the Board; and (v) have passed the examination for licensure.

The Board, in its discretion, may license an individual convicted of a felony if he has successfully fulfilled all conditions of sentencing, been pardoned, or has had his civil rights restored.

The Board, in its discretion, may refuse to license an individual who has a criminal or disciplinary proceeding pending against him in any jurisdiction in the United States.

Va. Code § 54.1-2813

Code 1950, § 54-260.70; Code 1950, §§ 54-260.22 through 54-260.30, 54-260.32; 1956, c. 220; 1966, c. 284, § 54-260.70; 1972, c. 797; 1973, c. 296; 1974, c. 686; 1978, c. 849; 1986, c. 43; 1988, c. 765; 1990, c. 363; 2005, c. 477; 2006, c. 56.

Amended by Acts 2006, c. 56.

Amended by Acts 2005, c. 477.

Amended by Acts 1990, c. 363.

Amended by Acts 1988, c. 765.

Amended by Acts 1986, c. 43.

Amended by Acts 1978, c. 849.

Amended by Acts 1974, c. 686.

Amended by Acts 1973, c. 296.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 797.

Amended by Acts 1966, c. 284, § 54-260.70.

Amended by Acts 1956, c. 220.