Illinois Administrative Code

Section 1248.40 Requirements of a Euthanasia Agency a) Euthanasia may only be performed in a certified agency by a certified euthanasia technician, a licensed veterinarian or an instructor during an approved course in humane euthanasia. b) The agency shall designate a person who …

Section 1248.50 Application for a Euthanasia Technician Certification Pursuant to Section 35 of the Act, an applicant may apply for certification as a euthanasia technician by filing an application on forms provided by the Department and shall: a) Be at least 18 years of age. b) …

Section 1248.55 Endorsement a) An applicant who is currently licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States shall file an application with the Department, together with: 1) A certification by the state or territory of original licensure, stating that t…

Section 1248.60 Duties of a Euthanasia Technician The duties of a certified euthanasia technician shall include, but are not limited to: a) Correctly identifying and preparing animals for euthanasia; b) Scanning for microchips or other identification prior to euthanasia; c) Under…

Section 1248.70 Renewals a) The first renewal date for certification under the Act shall be April 30, 2006. Thereafter, every certification issued under the Act shall expire on April 30 of even numbered years. The holder of a certification may renew the certification during the m…

Section 1248.80 Restoration of a Euthanasia Technician Certification a) A person seeking restoration of a euthanasia technician certification that has expired for 5 years or less shall have the certification restored upon payment of all lapsed renewal fees. b) A person seeking re…

Section 1248.90 Establishing, Relocating or Changing Ownership a) Any person who desires to establish, relocate or change the ownership of a euthanasia agency shall file an application on forms supplied by the Department, together with the fee required in Section 1248.20. b) Upon…

Section 1250.110 Approved Programs of Mortuary Science a) The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Division) may approve a program of mortuary science if it meets the following: 1) Is legally recognized and authorized, by the ju…

Section 1250.120 Application for Internship a) An applicant for a funeral director and embalmer intern license shall submit the following: 1) A signed and completed application on forms provided by the Division; 2) The required fee, as set forth in Section 1250.165; 3) A Certific…

Section 1250.130 Internship Requirements a) A licensed funeral director and embalmer who agrees to sponsor an intern shall be responsible for teaching the intern the practical aspects of the profession, for demonstrating actual procedures and for directing and supervising the pro…

Section 1250.135 Application for Funeral Director and Embalmer Licensure a) An applicant for a funeral director and embalmer license shall submit the following: 1) A signed and completed application on forms provided by the Division; 2) The required fee set forth in Section 1250.…

Section 1250.140 Examination a) The examination for a funeral director and embalmer license shall be the examination administered by the Conference and shall cover: 1) Part I (Funeral Service Science): A) Embalming; B) Restorative Art; C) Microbiology; D) Pathology; E) Chemistry;…

Section 1250.150 Endorsement a) An applicant currently licensed as a funeral director and embalmer under the laws of another jurisdiction shall submit the following: 1) A signed and completed application, on forms provided by the Division; 2) The required fee set forth in Section…

Section 1250.155 Inactive Status a) A licensed funeral director and embalmer or licensed funeral director may elect to place a license on inactive status and shall be excused from paying renewal fees if the licensee notifies the Division in writing, on forms provided by the Divis…

Section 1250.160 Restoration a) A funeral director and embalmer seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall submit the following: 1) A signed and completed application, on forms provided by the Division; 2) T…

Section 1250.165 Fees a) All fees paid pursuant to the Code and this Section shall be made out to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and are nonrefundable. b) Application Fees 1) The application fee for a funeral director and embalmer license is $100. 2) The …

Section 1250.170 Preparation Room Requirements a) In accordance with Section 15-55 of the Code, each fixed place of practice or establishment devoted to the care and preparation of deceased human bodies shall maintain a preparation room properly equipped with necessary drainage, …

Section 1250.175 Rehabilitation a) Upon written petition for restoration of a license from discipline pursuant to Section 1250.160, the Board shall consider, but is not limited to, the following in determining if the person is deemed sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the publ…

Section 1250.180 Representative of Licensee at Final Disposition at Cemetery a) As set forth in Section 15-75(b)(36)(D) of the Code, "representative" means a person: 1) employed or contracted by the licensed funeral director and embalmer or licensed funeral director who has been …

Section 1250.190 Violations (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 15 Ill. Reg. 8238, effective May 16, 1991)

Section 1250.200 Renewals a) Every license issued under the Code shall expire on May 31 of each odd-numbered year. b) Each licensee must notify the Division of any change of address. Failure to be notified of renewal shall not constitute an excuse for failure to renew one's licen…

Section 1250.205 Advertising a) Funeral director and funeral director and embalmer licensees may advertise in any medium. All advertising shall be truthful and not be fraudulent, deceptive, inherently misleading or misleading in practice. Advertising shall contain all information…

Section 1250.207 Solicitation a) The solicitation of funeral services at the residence of a client or prospective client, or at any health care institution in which the client or prospective client is confined, that is uninvited and has not been previously agreed to by the client…

Section 1250.210 Granting Variances The Secretary may grant variances from this Part in individual cases in which the Secretary finds that: a) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; b) No party will be injured by the granting of the variance…

Section 1250.220 Continuing Education a) Continuing Education Hour Requirements 1) Every funeral director and embalmer renewal applicant shall complete 24 CE hours relevant to the practice of funeral directing and embalming during each prerenewal period. The 24 CE hours shall inc…

Section 1250.230 Continuing Education Sponsors and Courses a) CE sponsor, as set forth in Sections 5-15 and 10-35 of the Code, shall mean the following: 1) An accredited college or university or a State agency; 2) Illinois Funeral Directors Association; 3) Funeral Directors Servi…

Section 1250.240 Chain of Custody Records A licensee shall establish a chain of custody record to ensure the proper tracking and transfer of human remains, which shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a) A unique identifier, specific to each funeral establishment or…

Section 1251.10 Definitions "Act" means the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 135]. "Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation with the authority delegated by the Sec…

Section 1251.100 Continuing Education a) Continuing Education Hour Requirements 1) Every renewal applicant shall complete 30 contact hours of continuing education (CE) relevant to the practice of genetic counseling during the pre-renewal period. A pre-renewal period is the 24 mon…

Section 1251.110 Granting Variances The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases when he or she finds that: a) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; b) No party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and c) …

Section 1251.120 Unprofessional Conduct The Division may suspend or revoke a license, refuse to issue or renew a license or take other disciplinary action, based upon its finding of unethical, dishonorable, or unprofessional conduct within the meaning of Section 95, of the Act, w…

Section 1251.20 Qualifications for Licensure An applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor shall file an application on forms provided by the Division that shall include: a) One of the following: 1) Verification that the applicant has successfully completed a Master's degree …

Section 1251.25 Visiting Genetic Counselors Pursuant to Section 15(j) of the Act, visiting ABGC or ABMGG certified genetic counselors from outside the state may practice genetic counseling as a consultant in Illinois for a total of 30 days each year. If this practice of genetic c…

Section 1251.30 Examination a) The examination for licensed genetic counselors shall be the certification examination given by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). b) The passing score on the examination s…

Section 1251.40 Temporary License a) An applicant for a temporary license shall file an application on forms supplied by the Division, together with: 1) One of the following: A) Verification that the applicant has successfully completed a Master's degree in genetic counseling fro…

Section 1251.50 Endorsement a) An applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor who is licensed under the laws of another state shall file an application with the Division that shall include: 1) Documentation certifying that the applicant meets the education requirements set for…

Section 1251.60 Renewals a) The first renewal date for licensure under the Act shall be January 31, 2011. Thereafter, every license issued under the Act shall expire on January 31 of odd numbered years. The holder of the license may renew the license during the month preceding th…

Section 1251.70 Fees The following fees shall be paid to the Division and are not refundable: a) Application Fees 1) The fee for application for a license as a genetic counselor is $150. 2) The fee for a temporary license is $50. b) Renewal Fees The fee for the renewal of a licen…

Section 1251.80 Restoration a) A person seeking restoration of a license that has expired for five years or less shall have the license restored upon payment of all lapsed renewal fees and providing proof of fitness which shall consist of an attestation of 30 hours of continuing …

Section 1251.90 Inactive Status a) Licensed genetic counselors who notify the Division, on forms provided by the Division, may place their licenses on inactive status and shall be excused from paying renewal fees until they notify the Division in writing of the intention to resum…

Section 1252.10 Application for Licensure Without Examination (Grandfather) a) Until July 1, 1998, an applicant meeting all the requirements for licensure under Section 50(a) of the Act and this Part may be issued a license under the grandfather provisions of Section 52 of the Ac…

Section 1252.100 Restoration a) Any professional geologist whose license has expired or been placed on inactive status for 5 years or less may have the license restored by paying the fees required by Section 1252.80 of this Part. b) Any person seeking restoration of a license tha…

Section 1252.110 Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics a) Geology is a profession the practice of which requires scientific knowledge, professional experience and judgement and personal responsibility. Each licensed professional geologist shall be guided by the highest standard…

Section 1252.120 Granting Variances a) The Director of the Department may grant variances from these rules in individual cases when he/she finds that: 1) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; 2) No party will be injured by the granting of t…

Section 1252.20 Application for Examination/Licensure a) An applicant for examination to obtain licensure as a professional geologist shall file an application, on forms provided by the Department, at least 90 days prior to the examination date. The application shall include the …

Section 1252.30 Examination The examination for licensure as a professional geologist shall be an examination authorized by the Department which tests an applicant's qualifications to practice professional geology in Illinois.

Section 1252.40 Approved Programs of Geology a) The Department shall, upon the recommendation of the Board, approve a geology program if it meets the criteria set forth in this Section and the institution: 1) Is legally recognized and authorized by the jurisdiction in which it is…

Section 1252.50 Experience a) A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the practice of geology or directly related work as defined in Section 15 of the Act is required for licensure under Section 50 of the Act. b) Beginning with persons making application for licensure …

Section 1252.60 Endorsement a) An applicant who is licensed/registered under the laws of another jurisdiction and who wishes to be licensed in Illinois as a professional geologist shall file an application with the Department, on forms provided by the Department, which includes: …

Section 1252.70 Renewal a) The first renewal period for licenses issued under the Act shall end March 31, 1999. Thereafter, every license issued under the Act shall expire on March 31 of odd-numbered years. The holder of a license may renew such license during the month preceding…