This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the requirements for funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishments. 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 bill aims to formalize the authority of the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to establish regulations that govern the practices and standards within the funeral service industry in West Virginia. This legislative action is intended to ensure that the rules are in place to maintain professional standards and protect public interest in the field of funeral services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1