ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS LRR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
How many members does the board consist of? - -7
-Who appoints
... [Show More] board members at the advice and consent of the senate? -
-The Governor
-How long is a board term appointment? - -3 years
-What kind of members comprise the board? - -4 members, 1 from each congressional district
1 at large representative appointed from 3 nominees 1 member designated as a consumer representative 1 member elderly representative
-How is the board "consumer representative" selected? - -Appointed from the state at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate, but he or she shall not be required to be appointed from a list submitted by the licensed embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member.
-How is the board "elderly representative" selected? - -Not actively engaged or retired from the FD/EM
60 years of age or older
Appointed from state at large subject to senate confirmation
Not required to be appointed from submitted list by embalmers and funeral directors. Full voting member
-Can the elderly representative be the consumer representative? - -No
-No member shall serve more than consecutive -year terms on the board. - -3
-The Governor may remove any member of the board for: - -incompetence or improper conduct.
-How may vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal before the expiration of the term be filled? - -By the Governor for the remainder of the term
-The governor furnishes board members with a certificate of appointment stating what? (3) - -The date of appointment
The date of expiration
Oath taken and date
-True or False: Board members may receive expense reimbursements and stipends in accordance with 25-16-901. - -True
-The State Board must hold not less than meeting annually for the purpose of selecting nominees for appointment of one term on the board. -
-1
-How long must the general public be given notice prior to a board meeting?
- -30 days
-The board must hold at least examinations each year at convenient times and places. - -2
-How many members comprise a quorum? - -4
-How are board officers selected? - -They are selected from their own membership.
-What board offices are selected for the board? - -President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer
-If no member of the board is able for any reason to serve as secretary- treasurer, how is this office selected? - -By majority vote, it may employ a person to serve as secretary-treasurer, and that person is not required to be a licensed embalmer or funeral director.
-Duties of Secretary-Treasurer - -General supervision for the direction of the office of the board
General supervision over field inspection and enforcement
Making public the procedures for making inquiries and complains concerning FD, EM, and practices
Keep record of all registered licensed individuals and businesses
Supply list of licensed persons and funeral establishments to embalmers, funeral directors, common carriers, hospitals, or others reasonably entitled Hold all moneys received by board to pay necessary and allowable expenses for board operation
Give bond to State of Arkansas in sum as board may direct. Any premiums payable for the bond shall be paid from the funds of the board. The bond shall be deposited with the Auditor of State.
Receive and be paid annual salary not to exceed amount authorized by law Authorized to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performance of duties.
-What are the qualifications for position of Inspector? - -No fewer than 5 years of active experience as an embalmer AND funeral director licensed in this state.
-True or False: The board may appoint an investigator who need not be a licensed embalmer or funeral director? - -True
-Who determines the duties of the inspector? - -The inspector shall hold office at the pleasure of the BOARD who shall determine his or her duties.
-The , with proper identification, is authorized to enter the office, premises, establishment, or place of business of any business in this state where the practice of embalming or funeral directing is carried on, or where the practice is advertised as being carried on. - -inspector
-Under what purposes can an inspector enter a funeral establishment? -
-Inspecting the premises or establishment
Inspecting the license and registration of any licensee
Inspecting the manner and scope of training given to any apprentice therein Ensure compliance with all state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the funeral service
-What gives the inspector permission to enter a business premises without legal process for inspection? - -The licensee's acceptance of license under 17-29-301
-The is authorized to serve and execute any process issued by any court under the provision of this chapter, to serve and execute any papers or process issued by the board under the authority of this subchapter and 17-29-301, and to perform such other duties as prescribed or ordered by the board - -inspector
-True or False: The inspector cannot accept any employment, salary, fees, or other remuneration from a funeral establishment or wholesale firm dealing in funeral supplies and equipment. - -True
-Who determines the compensation received by the inspector? - -The board may determine with the maximum authorized by law
-The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may employ
as authorized by law and as necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and 17-29-301. - -clerical assistants or other employees
-Who determines the qualifications necessary to practice the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, and shall adopt
bylaws and rules in connection with the care and disposition of dead human bodies in this state. - -The board
-True or False: The board shall enforce compliance with the laws and rules by those engaged in the science of embalming and business of funeral directing...and transact any other business necessary for carrying out this subchapter and 17-29-301 - -True
-Who creates reasonable rules for the licensing of crematoriums? - -The board may promulgate rules
-Beginning , , a crematorium may not be operated in this state unless licensed by the board - -January 1, 1990
-True or False: Any person can be cremated in this state outside of a licensed crematorium. - -False: a Person shall not be cremated in this state except at a licensed crematorium.
-Violations of the subsection regarding crematoriums are what classification of violation? - -Class A misdemeanor
-Does the board promulgate rules for transportation of dead human bodies in and through Arkansas? - -Yes. In the interest of public health and to ensure the safe, secure, and timely transportation of dead human bodies in and through Arkansas, the board may license, inspect, and promulgate reasonable rules for any person, partnership, corporation, association, society, or other legal entity engaged in the business of transporting dead human bodies over the public streets and highways of this state.
-Who represents the Board in legal matters when deemed necessary? - -The Attorney General
Special counsel retained only with prior approval by the AG
-What are the duties of the Executive Secretary of the Burial Association Board? - -Responsible for the administrative activities of the board
-Every person who desires to practice the science of embalming in this state shall: - --Be at least 18 years of age
-Be a graduate of an accredited high school or equiv.
-Be a graduate of a school of embalming, which is accredited by ABFSE or State Board
-Make written application to board attaching fee
-Have served as registered apprentice for not less than 12 months under supervision of AR licensed embalmer
-Submit 50 case reports to the State Board
-Take and pass both parts of the NBE and both parts of AR LRR exam [Show Less]