§ 17-29-310 - License requirements for out-of-state licenses.
17-29-310. License requirements for out-of-state licenses.
Any person holding a valid, unrevoked, and unexpired license as an embalmer or funeral director in another state, territory, or provincial authority may apply for a license to practice in this state as an embalmer or funeral director, or both. Application shall be made by filing with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors a certified statement from the secretary of the examining board of the state, United States territory, or provincial authority in which the applicant holds his or her license showing the basis upon which the license was issued. Upon receipt of the application, the Secretary-treasurer of the board may issue temporary working numbers, which are valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. To obtain a license, the applicant shall pass an exam to prove his or her proficiency, including at least, but not limited to, a knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations of this state pertaining to funeral service. The exam may be taken at one (1) of the regularly scheduled exam sessions set by the board. If the board is satisfied with the proficiency of the applicant, upon receipt of the prescribed fees in 17-29-208, a license may be granted. Failure to meet testing requirements shall result in revocation of the temporary working numbers, and the applicant must reapply and pay the appropriate fee.