Chapter

Embalmers and Funeral Directors

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-5— Application of chapter; conflicts of law
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-10— Board of Funeral Service; creation; membership; conduct of business by positive majority vote
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-20— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-30— Required licenses; permit restrictions regarding unlicensed persons; exemption
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-50— Administrative and fiscal activities of board to be provided by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-60— Adoption of rules and regulations
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-70— Powers and duties in addition to those in this chapter
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-80— Inspectors to be hired by board; qualifications
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-90— Investigation results; presentation to board; procedures for hearing
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-100— Restraining orders and other equitable relief
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-110— Unprofessional conduct; refusal to issue or renew license; suspension or revocation of license; probation
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-115— Jurisdiction of board
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-120— Board authority to take disciplinary action
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-130— Grounds for denial of license may be same as for disciplinary action
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-140— Denial of license based on prior criminal record
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-150— Voluntary surrender of license by licensee being investigated
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-160— Appeal
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-170— Costs of investigation and prosecution; authority to require payment by violator
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-180— Collection and enforcement provisions for costs and fines
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-190— Confidentiality of proceedings and communications
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-200— Violations of chapter; submission of false licensing information; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-210— Petition by department for injunctive relief
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-230— Qualifications for license as embalmer or funeral director; examinations; conditions for licensure without examination; renewal of licenses
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-235— Licensure requirements of applicant holding valid license in another state
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-240— Apprentices; application; certificate; periodic reporting; eligibility for licensure; sponsor limitations
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-245— Student permits to engage in practice of funeral service
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-250— Continuing education program; persons exempt
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-260— Business establishment; presence of funeral director required
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-265— Permit requirements for funeral homes
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-270— Permit for funeral establishment; funeral services in private residence, church, or lodge; inspection of premises; residence of funeral director; application for permits; partnership or corporation operating funeral establishment
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-280— Removal or embalming of body where information discloses death caused by crime or violence; notice to next-of-kin before body sent to funeral establishment; contract to pay insurance or benefits to funeral establishment; interference with public freedom of choice
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-290— Disclosure of expenses related to services and merchandise; statements regarding legal requirements; disposition of payments received; investigations
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-295— Embalmers and funeral directors; funeral business participation prohibitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-300— Construction of chapter; limitations on authority of persons with fiduciary relationship with deceased; sale of burial vaults by operators of commercial cemeteries
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-310— Chapter not applicable to preparation and burial of paupers and inmates of state institutions; effect of chapter on other board duties and responsibilities
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-19-320— Severability