West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 6 - Funeral Service Examiners
Here’s a comprehensive overview of West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR), Agency 6 – Board of Funeral Service Examiners:
⚖️ Agency Overview
This agency implements and enforces rules governing funeral service professions—including licensing, conduct, facility requirements, crematory operations, fees, and disciplinary procedures—under the authority granted by West Virginia Code § 30‑6 (code.wvlegislature.gov).
📚 Title & Series Breakdown
Title 6 – Legislative Rule: Board of Funeral Service Examiners
The title is comprised of six rule series:
Series 6‑01 – Funeral Director, Embalmer, Apprentice, Courtesy Card Holders, and Funeral Establishment Requirements (§ 6‑1‑1 to 6‑1‑28) (law.cornell.edu)
Definitions: Defines terms like "advertise," "apprentice funeral director," "cremation," and more (regulations.justia.com).
Licensing & Exams: Outlines eligibility, education/training requirements, National and WV exams (75% passing score) .
Apprenticeship: Requires at least 1 year full-time supervised training, with a maximum of 5 years plus a possible 1-year extension .
Operational Rules: Includes requirements for supervision, equipment, inspections, advertising, confidentiality, continuing education, disciplinary actions, inactive status, etc. (law.cornell.edu).
Series 6‑02 – Crematory Requirements (§ 6‑2‑1 to 6‑2‑26) (law.cornell.edu)
Sets standards for crematory design, operation, operator certification, record-keeping, inspections, and continuing education for operators (5 hours biennially) .
Series 6‑04 – Complaint and Hearing Procedures (§ 6‑4‑1 to 6‑4‑3) (law.cornell.edu)
Establishes processes for filing complaints, conducting investigations, holding hearings, and adjudicating disciplinary cases.
Series 6‑05 – Application for Waiver of Initial Licensing Fees (§ 6‑5‑1 to 6‑5‑4) (law.cornell.edu)
Provides criteria for fee waivers in special circumstances (e.g., hardship, certain applicants).
Series 6‑06 – Consideration of Prior Criminal Convictions (§ 6‑6‑1 to 6‑6‑5) (law.cornell.edu)
Guides how past criminal records are evaluated during licensure decisions (e.g., time elapsed, relevance to profession).
Series 6‑07 – Fee Schedule (§ 6‑7‑1 to 6‑7‑6) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Details non-refundable application/exam/license fees, inspection charges, continuing education fees, late payment penalties, reissuance fees, and more (law.cornell.edu).
🧾 Statutory Basis & Board Composition
Knowing the law: All rulemaking authority stems from West Virginia Code § 30‑6‑6 (code.wvlegislature.gov).
Board makeup (per WV Code § 30‑6‑4):
Seven members appointed by the Governor (with Senate approval): five licensed embalmers/funeral directors, one citizen member, and one crematory operator (code.wvlegislature.gov).
Board members must be state residents and licensed for at least five years; board officers (president, secretary) are elected annually (code.wvlegislature.gov).
✅ In Summary
Series 6‑01: Defines terms; covers licensing, education, apprenticeship, practice rules, CE, and discipline.
Series 6‑02: Regulates crematory operations, safety, and inspections.
Series 6‑04: Outlines complaint handling and hearing procedures.
Series 6‑05: Details fee waiver eligibility.
Series 6‑06: Addresses how criminal histories affect licensure.
Series 6‑07: Lists all applicable fees and penalties.
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