Section 30-6-9 - Funeral director license requirements(a) The board shall issue a license to practice funeral directing to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; and(2) Completed a two-year apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensee in charge or an active licensed funeral director; and(3) Has paid all the appropriate fees.(b) The two-year apprenticeship must consist of the following work: (1) Diligent attention to the work in the course, or regular and steady employment, and not as a side issue to another employment;(2) Conducting not less than 35 disposition arrangements for individuals;(3) Conducting not less than 35 funeral and/or memorial services; and(4) Passes with an average score of not less than 75 percent, the West Virginia Laws, Rules, and Regulations Examination.(c) A license to practice funeral directing issued by the board prior to July 1, 2002, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this section: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2022, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.Amended by 2022 Acts, ch. 214 (HB 4647), eff. 6/7/2022.