The bill amends several sections of South Dakota law to increase licensure fees associated with the practice of funeral service and cremation. Specifically, it raises the maximum renewal fee for funeral service licenses from one hundred to two hundred twenty-five dollars, and the application fee for operating a funeral establishment from two hundred to three hundred fifty dollars. Additionally, the renewal fee for funeral establishment licenses is also increased to a maximum of three hundred fifty dollars. The initial licensure fee for crematories is similarly raised from one hundred to three hundred fifty dollars, and the renewal fee for crematories is set at the same amount.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that by September 30, 2025, the State Board of Funeral Service must file amendments to the administrative rules regarding fees, which will reflect these changes. The new fee structure includes a trainee registration fee of twenty-five dollars, an application fee for funeral director licenses of two hundred twenty-five dollars, and annual renewal fees for both funeral director and funeral establishment licenses set at three hundred fifty dollars. These adjustments aim to ensure that the fees align with the operational costs and regulatory requirements of the funeral service industry in South Dakota.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 36-19-25, 36-19-27, 36-19-37, 34-26A-4.1, 34-26A-4.2