69K-24.040. Licensure of Centralized Embalming Facilities

(1) Centralized embalming facilities that are operated independently of funeral establishments shall register with the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services. (2) Centralized embalming facilities shall apply to the Department to be registered and shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of $300 together with an annual inspection fee of $225 for each year for which the initial license will be issued. (3) Centralized embalming facilities shall apply to the Department for renewal of registration and shall pay a nonrefundable renewal fee of $300 together with the annual inspection fee of $225 for each year for which the license will be issued. (4) Centralized embalming facilities shall include the registration number issued by the Board on all forms, including the Report of Bodies Handled as required by rule 69K-20.001, F.A.C., and on advertisements or solicitations to funeral homes or direct disposal establishments. (5) A full-time embalmer in charge shall be responsible for no more than one centralized embalming facility.