This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Board of Funeral Service Examiners the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements. The legislative rule in question was initially filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on September 10, 2025.

The primary aim of this bill is to formalize the Board's ability to establish regulations that govern the practices and requirements for those involved in the funeral service industry in West Virginia. The bill does not include any deletions or insertions of existing legal language, indicating that it is a straightforward authorization for the Board to proceed with the legislative rule-making process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1