FUNERAL PRACTICE ACT CHANGES.

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House Bill 773 (Public) Filed Monday, May 3, 2021
AN ACT TO REQUIRE INSURANCE FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND FUNERAL SERVICE LICENSEES WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYED FULL-TIME BY A LICENSED FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Intro. by Alexander.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 4 2021)
H 773

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 3 2021 - View Summary

    Amends GS 90-210.25 by adding the requirement that a person licensed to practice funeral directing or funeral service and who is not employed full-time by a licensed funeral establishment maintain a professional liability insurance policy with liability limits of at least $1 million. Requires certificates of professional liability insurance to be submitted to the Board of Funeral Service (Board) (1) within 30 days of the initial licensure by the Board and (2) annually as a condition for renewal. Requires the licensee to provide written notice to the Board within 30 days of any change in the insurer or any cancellation or suspension of the policy. Effective October 1, 2021.