HB100 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Funeral Service Board, continuing education required of licensees, exemptions, renewal notices provided electronically, Sec. 34-13-53 am'd.
Summary: The bill requires continuing education for funeral directors, embalmers, and operators, sets renewal rules and notices, and allows electronic renewal notices.
What This Bill Does
Starting in 2014, licensees must complete board-approved continuing education of at least eight hours every two years to renew their licenses. Exemptions apply for inactive licenses or people over 65 with 10 years of experience, and a dual-licensed embalmer/director does not need duplicate CE. The bill also sets renewal fees (up to $150 for embalmers/directors and up to $500 for operators) and requires renewal notices; notices may be sent electronically. Licenses expire on October 1 after issuance or renewal and lapse if not renewed.

Who It Affects
Licensed funeral directors, licensed embalmers, and licensed operators: must complete continuing education, pay renewal fees, and follow renewal notice procedures to keep their licenses active.
Inactive licensees or those over age 65 with at least 10 years of experience: are exempt from the continuing education requirement.

Key Provisions
Requires board-approved continuing education of not less than eight hours biennially for licensed funeral directors and embalmers (and operators) beginning in 2014.
CE sources may include colleges, professional organizations, or other board-approved providers; exemptions apply for inactivity or certain age/experience criteria; dual licensed individuals have limited duplication of CE.
Renewal fees are set by the board, not to exceed $150 for embalmers and funeral directors and $500 for operators; licenses expire October 1 following issuance or renewal and require renewal.
The board must provide renewal notices by August 1; if renewal fees are not paid by October 1, the license lapses; notices may be delivered electronically instead of by mail.
The board may promulgate rules to implement these provisions, and licensees must report status/address changes to the board.

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Subjects: Funeral Service, Board of