Payment Not Determining Factor of Practice of Funeral Directing

PURPOSE: This rule explains that the receipt of payment for providing funeral services is not the determining factor in identifying the practice of funeral directing. (1) In determining whether a person, pursuant to section 333.011(6), RSMo, is engaging in the practice of funeral directing pursuant to section 333.011(8), RSMo, the board shall consider all activities listed in section 333.011(8), RSMo. (2) Receipt of payment by any person for any or all services provided pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 436, RSMo, shall not be the determining factor in determining whether the person is engaging in the practice of funeral directing. AUTHORITY: sections 333.011(8), 333.340, and 436.520, RSMo Supp. 2009.* Emergency rule filed Dec. 4, 2009, effective Dec. 14, 2009, expired June 11, 2010. Original rule filed Dec. 4, 2009, effective June 30, 2010. *Original authority: 333.011, RSMo 1965, amended 2007, 2008, 2009; 333.340, RSMo 2009; and 436.520, RSMo 2009.