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24 DE Code § 3109. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter II. License and Registration; Limited License; Establishment Permit|§ 3109. Reciprocity.

§ 3109. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who presents proof of current licensure in good standing in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, whose standards for licensure are substantially similar to those of this State, as determined by the Board, and who meets all of the following criteria:  (1) The applicant's license is in “good standing” as defined in § 3107(a)(5) through (7) of this title. (2) The applicant has achieved a passing score on the exam required by § 3107(a)(3) of this title. (b) An applicant who is licensed in a state whose standards are not substantially similar to those of this State shall have practiced for at least 3 of the past 5 years in another jurisdiction, provided that the applicant meets all other qualifications for reciprocity in this section. (c) An applicant from a state that separately licenses funeral directors and embalmers must have both licenses to qualify for licensure under subsection (b) of this section. (d) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide verification of all information required by § 3107 of this title. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 209, §  15;  75 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  36;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3110. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter II. License and Registration; Limited License; Establishment Permit|§ 3110. Fees.

§ 3110. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division of Professional Regulation, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure biennium. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter II. License and Registration; Limited License; Establishment Permit|§ 3111. Licensure; renewal of license; lapsed license; inactive status; special exception.

§ 3111. Licensure; renewal of license; lapsed license; inactive status; special exception. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this title for licensure as a funeral director and who pays the fees established under § 3110 of this title. Prior to practicing in this State, each applicant shall file for and obtain an occupational license from the Division of Revenue in accordance with Chapter 23 of Title 30. (b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee, submission of a renewal form provided by the Division, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board. (c) Any licensee whose license lapses as a result of a failure to renew may regain the license within 12 months of such lapse upon payment to the Board of a fee established by the Division, and evidence of successful completion of continuing education courses required by the Board. (d) Any licensee, upon written request to the Board, may be placed on inactive status not to exceed 5 years. Such licensee may reenter practice upon notification to the Board of an intention to do so, provided the licensee has satisfied all continuing education requirements prescribed by the Board. The fee to reenter practice shall be in accordance with § 3110 of this title. (e) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, in the event a funeral director who was previously licensed in Delaware and allowed his or her license to lapse for a period in excess of 12 months is applying for licensure under this section, the Board shall grant a license to such applicant, subject to the applicant complying with all of the following:  (1) Completion of the continuing education requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this section. (2) Formal submission of a completed, written application on forms provided by the Board. (3) Successful completion of the state law examination required by § 3105 of this title. (4) Payment of a reinstatement fee established by the Division.66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 209, §  16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3113. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter II. License and Registration; Limited License; Establishment Permit|§ 3113. Complaints.

§ 3113. Complaints. (a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. (b) When it is determined that an individual is engaging or has engaged in the practice of funeral services, or is using the title “funeral director” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order, after formally warning the unlicensed practitioner in accordance with this chapter. (c) Any complaints involving allegations of unprofessional conduct or incompetence shall be investigated by the Division. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3115. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter II. License and Registration; Limited License; Establishment Permit|§ 3115. Hearing procedures.

§ 3115. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint which alleges a violation of § 3112 of this title is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) All hearings shall be informal and without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the practitioner. (c) Where the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the practitioner may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the practitioner. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3116. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter II. License and Registration; Limited License; Establishment Permit|§ 3116. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 3116. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension or probation. (b) Where a license or registration has been suspended due to the licensee's inability to practice pursuant to this chapter, the Board may reinstate such license, if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is again able to perform the essential functions of a funeral director, with or without reasonable accommodations, and there is no longer a significant risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of the individual or others. (c) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate. (d) [Repealed.] 71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 13;
24 DE Code § 3118. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3118. Exemptions.

§ 3118. Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent persons licensed to practice in any other state, district, territory, or foreign country who, as practicing funeral directors, enter this State to transport or bury human remains, or to consult with a funeral director of this State. Such consultation shall be limited to examination, recommendation, or testimony in litigation. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of funeral services by any student of an accredited school or college of funeral services, or any intern duly registered with the Board, from receiving practical training under the personal supervision of a licensed funeral director in this State. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of funeral services by any funeral director commissioned by any of the armed forces of the United States, or by the Public Health Service, provided that practice as a funeral director is limited to the confines of a military reservation or Public Health Service facility. (d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of funeral services by individuals performing the administrative and management aspects of funeral services under the direct supervision of a license funeral director, provided that any sales of goods and services must be reviewed and authorized by, and under the signature of, the licensed funeral director in this State. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  3;
24 DE Code § 3119. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3119. Interference with free choice of funeral establishment; operating mortuary in cemetery; accepting fees from cemeteries.

§ 3119. Interference with free choice of funeral establishment; operating mortuary in cemetery; accepting fees from cemeteries. No person licensed for the practice of funeral services, nor any person acting on behalf of the licensee shall do any of the following:  (1) Take part in any transaction or business which in any way interferes with the freedom of choice of the general public to choose a funeral establishment, except where the body or a part thereof is given for anatomical purposes. (2) Operate a mortuary or funeral establishment located within the confines of, or connected with, any cemetery. (3) Receive or accept any commission, fee, remuneration or benefit of any kind from any cemetery, mausoleum or crematory, or from any proprietor or agent thereof, in connection with the sale or transfer of any cemetery lot, entombment vault, burial privilege or cremation, nor act, directly or indirectly, as a broker or jobber of any cemetery property or interest therein.24 Del. C. 1953, §  3111;  58 Del. Laws, c. 415, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  3;
24 DE Code § 3120. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3120. Interstate transportation of human remains.

§ 3120. Interstate transportation of human remains. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 209, §§  21-23;  repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 3, eff. Nov. 10, 2015.;
24 DE Code § 3121. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3121. Cremation.

§ 3121. Cremation. (a) Where not previously identified, human remains may not be cremated until they have been identified by either the next-of-kin, the person authorized to make funeral arrangements, or the medical examiner. This subsection shall not apply to disposition of human remains by any school of anatomy, medicine, or dentistry. (b) Human remains shall be transported to a crematory using a rigid, leak-resistant container which meets all of the following criteria:  (1) Is made of readily combustible material. (2) Is of sufficient strength and rigidity for ease of handling. (3) Complies with all local, state, and federal governmental emissions regulations. (4) Is not composed of metal or polyethylene. (5) Maintains a secure closure for the respectful conveyance of the decedent. (c) A person who knowingly engages a Delaware-licensed funeral establishment to arrange for the cremation of the deceased human remains shall also be responsible, following cremation, for the identification and arrangement of the final disposition of said human remains. Failure to do so within 60 days of the date of death shall be grounds for the funeral establishment of record to submit notification to the Attorney General that the cremated remains have been abandoned. (d) Cremated remains which have been unclaimed or abandoned for a period of more than 12 months from the date of death may be disposed of in a cemetery of the funeral establishment's choice, in a manner so as to permit the return of said cremated remains to the appropriate authorized individual at a future date. All expenses surrounding the disposition and subsequent retrieval of the cremated remains shall be at the sole expense of the authorizing party. A record of the disposition of said cremated remains must be maintained by the funeral establishment of record. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  3;
24 DE Code § 3122. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3122. Processing human remains where investigation of death is required.

§ 3122. Processing human remains where investigation of death is required. No person licensed under this chapter shall remove or embalm human remains when the person has information indicating that an investigation of death is required pursuant to § 4706 of Title 29. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3123. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3123. Penalties.

§ 3123. Penalties. (a) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when:  (1) The person is not licensed as a funeral director under this chapter and, while not licensed, that person does at least 1 of the following:  a. Engages in the practice of funeral services. b. Uses that person's name or otherwise assumes or uses any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice funeral services. (2) The person is not registered as an intern under this chapter and, while not registered, that person does at least 1 of the following:  a. Acts as an intern registered under this title. b. Uses that person's name or otherwise assumes or uses any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to act as an intern registered under this title. (b) Upon the first conviction of an offense under this section, the person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense and shall pay all costs. (c) Upon the second or subsequent conviction for an offense under this section, the person shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense and shall pay all costs. (d) Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter. (e) Where it is alleged that such violation of this section has resulted in injury to any person, the offender shall be charged and tried under the applicable provisions of Title 11. 66 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  3;
24 DE Code § 3124. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31. Funeral Services|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3124. Criminal background checks of licensed funeral directors.

§ 3124. Criminal background checks of licensed funeral directors. An applicant for licensure to practice as a licensed funeral director shall submit, at the applicant's expense, fingerprints and other necessary information in order to obtain all of the following:  (1) A report of the individual's entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification or a statement from the State Bureau of Identification that the State Central Repository contains no such information relating to that person. (2) A report of the individual's entire federal criminal history record pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. § 534). The State Bureau of Identification shall be the intermediary for purposes of this section and the Board shall be the screening point for the receipt of the individual's federal criminal history records.80 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  3;
24 DE Code § 3300. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3300. Short title.

§ 3300. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Delaware Veterinary Practice Act.” 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3301;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3301. Objectives of Board.

§ 3301. Objectives of Board. The primary objective of the Board of Veterinary Medicine, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public (specifically those persons who are direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter) from unsafe practices, and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered. The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency, and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal complaints hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against practitioners, both licensed and formerly licensed. 63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3302. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3302. Definitions.

§ 3302. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them under this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) “Accredited veterinary medicine school” shall mean any veterinary college or division of a university or college that offers the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent and that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). (2) “Animal” shall mean any animal other than man or woman, and includes fowl, birds, fish and reptiles, wild or domestic, living or dead. (3) “Board” shall mean the State Board of Veterinary Medicine established in this chapter. (4) “Division” shall mean the state Division of Professional Regulation. (5) “Practice of veterinary medicine” shall mean:  a. To diagnose, prognose, treat, correct, change, relieve or prevent animal disease, deformity, defect, injury or other physical or mental conditions, including the prescription or administration of any drug, medicine, biologic, apparatus, application, anesthetic or other therapeutic or diagnostic substance or technique, for testing for pregnancy or for correcting sterility or infertility, or to render advice or recommendation with regard to any of the above; b. To represent directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, an ability and willingness to do any act described in paragraph (5)a. of this section; c. To use any title, words, abbreviation or letters in a manner or under circumstances, which induce the belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act, described in paragraph (5)a. of this section, except where such person is a veterinarian. (6) “State” shall mean the State of Delaware. (7) “Substantially related” means the nature of the criminal conduct, for which the person was convicted, has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform 1 or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the practice of veterinary medicine. (8) “Veterinarian” shall mean a person who has received a degree in veterinary medicine from a school of veterinary medicine. (9) “Veterinary medicine” shall include veterinary surgery, obstetrics, dentistry and all other branches or specialties of veterinary medicine. (10) “Veterinary technician” shall mean a person who has received a degree from a veterinary technician program or its equivalent.4 Del. C. 1953, §  3302;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  68;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §§  2-6;