AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-11-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS THAT ESTABLISH MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL SERVICE AND FUNERAL DIRECTING LICENSEES; TO SET THE CONTINUING EDUCATION HOUR REQUIREMENT FOR SUCH LICENSEES; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES TO APPLY TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL TO OFFER COURSES FOR CREDIT TOWARD THE REQUIREMENT IN THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CHARGE A FEE TO COVER THE COST OF MONITORING SUCH PROVIDERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 73-11-51
As Passed by the Senate: 73-11-51