69K-21.007. Responsibility of Funeral Director in Charge.  


Effective on Monday, March 2, 2020
  • 1(1) The full-time funeral director in charge of each funeral establishment shall be responsible for making sure that a licensed funeral director is reasonably available to the public during normal business hours for that establishment.

    36(2) For purposes of this rule:

    42(a) “Full-time funeral director in charge” means a licensed funeral director who is responsible for the day to day operation of a funeral establishment;

    66(b) “Reasonably available to the public” means:

    731. On the premises and ready to make funeral arrangements for, or to respond to, persons entering the establishment; or

    932. In a position to be notified of persons entering the establishment and to respond to them in person or telephonically within two hours to set up an appointment for a face to face meeting with them during normal business hours.

    134(3) Each full-time funeral director in charge shall be responsible for making sure the funeral establishment and all persons employed in the establishment comply with all applicable laws and rules of the Board. This subsection shall not be construed to absolve funeral establishments or other persons from liability for their violations of such laws and rules.

    190Rulemaking Authority 192497.103 FS. 194Law Implemented 196497.380 FS. 198History–New 12-29-91, Formerly 21J-21.007, Formerly 61G8-21.007, Amended 3-2-20.