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Virginia Administrative Code
11/23/2024

Part I. General Provisions

18VAC65-40-10. Definitions.

In addition to words and terms defined in § 54.1-2800 of the Code of Virginia, the following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Direct supervision" means that a person licensed for the practice of funeral service, funeral directing, or embalming is present and on the premises of the facility.

"Supervisor" means a licensed employee at the training site who has been approved by the board to provide supervision for the funeral intern.

"Training site" means the licensed funeral establishment, facility, or institution that has agreed to serve as a location for a funeral service internship and has been approved by the board.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 § 1.1, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 7, eff. January 20, 1999; Volume 22, Issue 21, eff. July 26, 2006; Volume 23, Issue 12, eff. March 21, 2007; Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. September 26, 2013; Volume 39, Issue 6, eff. December 7, 2022.

18VAC65-40-20. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 §§ 1.2 and 1.3, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 7, eff. January 20, 1999.

18VAC65-40-40. Fees.

A. The following fees shall be paid as applicable for registration:

1. Funeral service, funeral directing, or embalming intern registration

$150

2. Funeral service, funeral directing, or embalming intern renewal

$125

3. Late fee for renewal up to one year after expiration

$45

4. Duplicate copy of intern registration

$25

5. Handling fee for returned check or dishonored credit card or debit card

$50

6. Registration of supervisor

$35

7. Change of supervisor

$35

8. Reinstatement fee

$195

B. Fees shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia and shall not be refundable once submitted.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 § 1.4, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 4, eff. December 9, 1998; Volume 22, Issue 12, eff. March 22, 2006; Volume 22, Issue 21, eff. July 26, 2006; Volume 23, Issue 12, eff. March 21, 2007; Volume 31, Issue 8, eff. January 14, 2015; Volume 36, Issue 11, eff. March 5, 2020; Volume 39, Issue 6, eff. December 7, 2022.

18VAC65-40-50. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 §§ 1.5 to 1.8, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 4, eff. December 9, 1998.

18VAC65-40-90. Renewal of registration.

A. The funeral service, funeral directing, or embalming intern registration shall expire on March 31 of each calendar year and may be renewed by submission of the renewal notice and prescribed fee.

B. A person who fails to renew a registration by the expiration date shall be deemed to have an invalid registration. No credit will be allowed for an internship period served under an expired registration.

C. The funeral service, funeral directing, or embalming intern is responsible for notifying the board within 14 days of any changes in name, address, employment, or supervisor. Any notices shall be validly given when mailed to the address on record with the board. Renewal notices may be mailed or sent electronically.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 § 1.9, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 7, eff. January 20, 1999; Volume 22, Issue 21, eff. July 26, 2006; Volume 23, Issue 12, eff. March 21, 2007; Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. September 26, 2013; Volume 39, Issue 6, eff. December 7, 2022.

18VAC65-40-100. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 § 1.10, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 7, eff. January 20, 1999.

18VAC65-40-110. Renewal or reinstatement of expired registration.

A. A funeral service, a funeral directing, or an embalming intern whose registration has expired may be renewed within one year following expiration by payment of the current renewal fee and the late renewal fee.

B. A funeral service, a funeral directing, or an embalming intern whose registration has been expired for more than one year shall apply for reinstatement by submission of an application and payment of a reinstatement fee. The board may consider reinstatement of an expired registration for up to three years following expiration.

C. When a registration is not reinstated within three years of its expiration date, a new application for registration shall be filed and a new internship begun.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 § 1.11, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 7, eff. January 20, 1999; Volume 22, Issue 21, eff. July 26, 2006; Volume 23, Issue 12, eff. March 21, 2007; Volume 26, Issue 3, eff. November 11, 2009; Volume 39, Issue 6, eff. December 7, 2022.

18VAC65-40-120. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from VR320-01-04 § 1.12, eff. October 9, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. May 3, 1995; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 7, eff. January 20, 1999.

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