Fine schedule for violation of minimum standards

The board may establish a fine schedule for violation of minimum standards which the board determines to be a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public. A determination of such a violation shall not be deemed to be a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-18-76, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1372, § 1. 43-18-77. Funeral establishment or crematory temporarily without services of funeral director. In the event that a funeral establishment or crematory is temporarily without the services of a funeral director in full and continuous charge, upon notice by the funeral establishment or crematory to the board within five days following the last day of service by such funeral director, the board shall grant the funeral establishment or crematory a 90 day grace period in which to have a funeral director in full and continuous charge approved by the board before any action may be taken by the board to revoke or terminate the establishment’s or crematory’s license. The board may, in its discretion, upon application by the funeral establishment or crematory, grant one additional 90 day grace period upon showing of good cause. Grace periods totaling not more than 180 days may be granted during any two-year period beginning the first day on which the grace period was granted. Failure to have a funeral director in full and continuous charge shall be grounds for the revocation or suspension of any license, after notice and hearing. History. Code 1981, § 43-18-77, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1372, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 43. 43-18-78. Temporary destruction of licensed funeral establishment or crematory; use of temporary location during grace period. In the event any funeral establishment or crematory is temporarily destroyed by fire, flood, or other natural catastrophe, upon notice by the 638 43-18-80 funeral establishment or crematory to the board within five days following the destruction, the board may grant the funeral establishment or crematory a 90 day grace period to use a board approved temporary location while reconstructing the previous location, provided the funeral establishment or crematory complies with all other provisions of this article and the rules of the board. The board may, in its discretion, upon application by the funeral establishment or crematory, grant additional 90 day grace periods upon showing of good cause. History. Code 1981, § 43-18-78, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1372, § 1. 43-18-79. Death of license holder.