§ 17-29-306 - Renewal.

17-29-306. Renewal.

(a) Every license holder under the provisions of this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay to the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors on or before January 31 of each year a renewal fee. Certificates not renewed by January 31 of any year shall be considered delinquent. Any person in arrears more than three (3) years shall make application to the board and appear before the board at a regular meeting to be eligible for renewal of license.

(b) Renewal of all funeral establishment licenses shall be made on or before January 31 of each year and shall be accompanied by the annual renewal fee prescribed in 17-29-208. Licenses not renewed by January 31 of any year shall be considered delinquent and constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

(c) Failure to receive the renewal notice shall not relieve the licensee or establishment of the duty to pay the renewal fee as prescribed.