(1) The practice of a mortuary science practitioner consists of performing or offering to perform any of the following acts for compensation:
(a) The practice of a funeral director as described in section 12-135-601 (2);
(b) The practice of an embalmer as described in section 12-135-801 (1);
(c) The practice of a cremationist as described in section 12-135-901 (1);
(d) The practice of a natural reductionist as described in section 12-135-901 (2); or
(e) Using any word or abbreviation to indicate or induce others to believe that one is licensed to practice as a mortuary science practitioner.
(2) (a) An individual licensed under this part 7 may delegate tasks, as determined by the director in rule, within the scope of the individual's license to unlicensed persons practicing within the unlicensed person's experience, education, or training.
(b) A licensee is responsible for ensuring that a delegatee has the experience, education, and training necessary to perform delegated tasks.
(c) A licensee retains responsibility for any tasks delegated under this subsection (2).
(d) A licensee shall not delegate the following tasks:
(I) Any task involving handling human remains; except that this subsection (2)(d)(I) does not apply to transporting human remains;
(II) Signing contracts or other legal documents that involve compensation for funeral goods or services; or
(III) Oversight of a funeral home or crematory operations related to the final disposition of human remains.
Source: L. 2024: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 24-173), ch. 240, p. 1584, � 2, effective May 24.