R436-7-4. Penalties

(1) A funeral director violates this rule and is subject to the penalties provided in Section 26B-1-224, including both administrative and civil penalties, if the funeral director: (a) dispositions the deceased before the death registration; or (b) fails to register the death within 120 hours of the death without good cause. (2) A medical certifier violates this rule and is subject to the penalties provided in Section 26B-1-224, including both administrative and civil penalties, if the medical certifier fails to certify the death within 120 hours of the death without good cause. (3) Good cause includes receiving the assignment close to or after the 120-hour timeframe.