To clarify the language in 69K-21.003(1) to provide for a refrigeration room and a preparation room, or a written arrangement for the refrigeration and storage of bodies.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

69K-21.003Inspection Criteria (Funeral Establishments).

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify the language in subsection 69K-21.003(1), F.A.C. to provide for a refrigeration room and a preparation room, or a written arrangement for the refrigeration and storage of bodies.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: A funeral establishment’s refrigeration room and preparation room, or written arrangement, for the refrigeration and storage of bodies.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 497.103, 497.380 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 497.380, 497.386 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ellen Simon, Assistant Director, Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0361, [phone], [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.