This rulemaking action implements changes to Section 497.604(8), Florida Statutes, as enacted by the Florida legislature in Chapter 2010-125, Laws of Florida. Prior to the change, a direct disposal establishment could have a direct disposer as the in-charge professional at the establishment. The change requires that prospectively only a funeral director may serve as the in-charge professional at a direct disposal establishment. The rule is being revised to align it with the new revised statutory provision. This proposed rule was approved by the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services at its monthly meeting on January 6, 2011.