Missouri Administrative Code

and Registrants (30) days of being finally adjudicated or found guilty. PURPOSE: This rule provides information and requirements (7) All licensees may be represented before the board by applicable to all licensees and registrants. an attorney. If the licensee desires to be repres…

ship other accrediting entity as approved by the board, successfully completed the National Board Examination–Sciences, National PURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedures to be used to secure Board Examination–Arts, and the Missouri Law examination an embalmer’s license. admi…

PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for AUTHORITY: sections 324.039 and 333.111, RSMo 2016.* Original the renewal of embalmers, funeral directors, funeral directors rule filed July 6, 2020, effective Jan. 30, 2021. Amended: Filed Dec. limited, and funeral …

2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 120-2.022. Original rule PURPOSE: This rule outlines the process of requesting inactive filed July 15, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Dec. 31, status to maintain a license for an embalmer, funeral director, 2003, effective…

(Rescinded September 30, 2020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 20 CSR 2120-2.031 Death Certificate Filings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 20 CSR 2120-2.040 Licensure by Reciprocity . …

complete the Missouri Law examination. If an applicant by PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirements of Missouri licensed reciprocity has received either an embalmer or funeral director embalmers and funeral directors filing death certificates. license from the board for which …

provided by the board; and PURPOSE: This rule outlines procedures for obtaining an embalmer (D) Payment of applicable fees including the fee charged or funeral director license by reciprocity. by the Missouri State Highway Patrol for a criminal history background check, as requir…

(Rescinded May 30, 2020) 2. Within a thirty-six- (36-) month period— A. Complete an eighteen- (18-) month apprenticeship AUTHORITY: section 333.111, RSMo 2000. This rule originally filed program during which the apprentice shall arrange and as 4 CSR 120-2.050. Original rule filed…

licensed funeral director is physically present for the apprentice’s PURPOSE: This rule outlines the provisions for the practice of first five (5) funeral services. The licensed supervisor may be funeral directing. available within one (1) hour for consultation for the remaining …

desks and chairs for funeral service arrangement conferences PURPOSE: This rule clarifies establishment license classifications, and file cabinets for the confidential storage of funeral records. establishment names, and the documents to be maintained by This function shall conta…

(21) No dead human body shall be buried, disinterred, interred, Crematory Area or cremated within this state or removed from this state, unless the burial, disinterment, interment, cremation, removal, or PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for other author…

area for immediate emergency use; PURPOSE: This rule outlines the laws and rules governing the (B) Facilities for the proper disinfection of embalming standards required of funeral establishment preparation rooms. instruments and the embalming table; (C) Facilities for the proper…

filed June 30, 1981, effective Oct. 12, 1981. Emergency amendment PURPOSE: This rule establishes and fixes the various fees and filed April 7, 1982, effective April 17, 1982, expired Aug. 14, 1982. charges authorized by Chapter 333, RSMo. Amended: Filed April 13, 1982, effective …

of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors shall (Rescinded January 30, 2011) file a complaint with this board while s/he holds that office, unless that member excuses him/herself from further board AUTHORITY: sections 333.111(2), RSMo Supp. 1993 and 436.071, deliberat…

complaint by the board at its administrative offices in any Waiver manner shall be sufficient. Complaint may be made based upon personal knowledge, or upon information and belief, PURPOSE: This rule waives the twenty-five dollar ($25) statutory reciting information received from …

position Procedure at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The complainant shall be informed as to whether the complaint is being investigated, PURPOSE: This rule establishes a procedure for the receipt, and later, as to whether the complaint has been dismissed by handling and d…

Against Board Members complaint unless the member would have that access if s/he were not a member of the board. PURPOSE: This rule establishes a procedure for the receipt, handling and disposition of complaints filed against members of (7) If the board chooses to refer the case …

PURPOSE: This rule establishes standards of compliance with (1) For purposes of Chapter 333, RSMo, and sections 436.400 Chapter 610, RSMo, as it relates to public records of the State Board to 436.525, RSMo, relating to preneed, final disposition is of Embalmers and Funeral Direc…

(2) The board shall review the evidence submitted and, if PURPOSE: This rule states that serious danger to an individual’s appropriate, make additional inquiry of the applicant to financial welfare is cause for the State Board of Embalmers determine the scope and duties of the mi…

Practice of Funeral Directing 1995; and 333.340, RSMo 2009. PURPOSE: This rule explains that the receipt of payment for providing funeral services is not the determining factor in 20 CSR 2120-2.220 Renewal of Licenses for Military Members identifying the practice of funeral direc…

divorce, etc.) without the addition of any new owner(s), it PURPOSE: This rule outlines the provisions for the practice of is not necessary to obtain a new seller license. However, a preneed seller. new application for a seller license form shall be filed as an amended applicatio…

(Seller or Provider) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 20 CSR 2120-3.105 Filing of Annual Reports and License Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 20 CSR 2120-3.115 Contact Information (Rescinded J…

(Rescinded January 30, 2021) action taken and provide the purchaser with notice of any Denny Hoskins (5/31/26) CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS 5 Secretary of State DIVISION 2120—STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS 20 CSR 2120-3—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND INSURANCE changes ma…

(Rescinded September 30, 2020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 20 CSR 2120-3.305 Funeral Director Agent Registration (Rescinded January 30, 2021) . . . . . . 6 20 CSR 2120-3.310 Change in Seller Affiliation (Rescinded September 30, 2020) …

(Rescinded January 30, 2021) Embalmers and Funeral Directors. 6 CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS (5/31/26) Denny Hoskins Secretary of State 20 CSR 2120-3—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION 2120—STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND INSURANCE AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS AUTHORITY: sections 333.011(9), 333…

(Rescinded October 30, 2021) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 20 CSR 2120-3.405 Preneed Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

20 CSR 2120-3.505 Types of Financing; Preneed Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 20 CSR 2120-3.515 Single Premium Annuity Contracts (Rescinded August 30, 2020) . . . . . . . 7 Denny Hoskins (5/31/26) CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS 1 Secretary of St…

(6) Except as provided in sections 436.400 to 436.525, RSMo, PURPOSE: This rule identifies the acceptable funding mechanisms only a preneed trustee may retain the services of an authorized for preneed contracts. external investment advisor to assist the preneed trustee with the i…

(Rescinded August 30, 2020) AUTHORITY: sections 333.340, 436.440.6, 436.445, and 436.520, RSMo 2016.* Emergency rule filed Dec. 4, 2009, effective Dec. AUTHORITY: sections 333.340, 436.405, and 436.520, RSMo Supp. 14, 2009, expired June 11, 2010. Original rule filed Dec. 4, 2009,…

External Investment Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Financial Examination, Audit, or Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 20 CSR 2120-3.540 Financial Examination-Audit Process and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 20 CSR 2120-3.550 Seller Fees and Charges on Preneed Contracts . . . . . . . . .…

Procedures defined in these rules and by provisions of Chapters 333 and sections 436.400 to 436.525, RSMo, the contract must include PURPOSE: This rule provides clarification of the financial a description of each optional fee or charge as it is shown on examination process and p…

Organization Records PURPOSE: This rule describes the organization and general PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the board’s policy regarding the methods of administration and communication concerning the release of information on any meeting, record or vote of the board. Missouri Bo…

(Rescinded May 30, 2008) AUTHORITY: section 256.462.3, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 145-1.030. Emergency rule filed June 29, 1995, effective July 9, 1995, expired Nov. 5, 1995. Original rule filed Sept. 28, 1995, effective May 30, 1996. Amended: Filed April 1, …

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the fees for the Board of Geologist Registration. (1) The following fees are established by the Board of Geologist Registration and are payable in the form of a cashier’s check, personal check, or money order: (A) Application $125 (B) Examination an…

(Rescinded May 30, 2008) designed to teach fundamentals of geology, including, but not limited to, the following areas of study: physical geology, AUTHORITY: section 256.462.3, RSMo 1994. This rule originally earth materials, structural geology, and stratigraphy and filed as 4 CS…

to engage in the practice of geology. PURPOSE: This rule defines the educational requirements for a registered geologist or geologist-registrant in-training. (5) The following criteria shall be used by the board in evaluating the applicant’s academic credentials: (1) To be eligib…

7, 2007, effective May 30, 2008. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 2009, PURPOSE: This rule defines the requirements for post-baccalaureate effective Feb. 28, 2010. Amended: Filed May 22, 2013, effective Jan. experience. 30, 2014. (1) A person applying for licensure as a registered geologi…

of complaint must be postmarked no later than thirty (30) PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for business days after the date of the examination and must retaking the licensure examination for a registered geologist. be sent via traceable mail with delive…

PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedures to apply for licensure 20 CSR 2145-2.070 Geologist-Registrant In-Training by reciprocity. PURPOSE: This rule establishes the requirements for a geologist- (1) An applicant may make application for licensure by registrant in-training. rec…

appropriate document indicating such change within thirty PURPOSE: This rule provides information regarding the annual (30) days of the name change; and renewal of a license as a registered geologist or geologist-registrant (B) Request a new license bearing the individual’s new l…

and Disposition Procedure ment of the acts complained of; a notation whether the complaint resulted in its dis- PURPOSE: This rule establishes a procedure missal by the board or informal charges being for the receipt, handling and disposition of filed with the Administrative Hear…

Registrant (3) A registrant shall not knowingly engage in registered geologist or geologist-registrant false or deceptive advertising, make false, in-training. PURPOSE: This rule defines the expectations misleading, or deceptive representations or and requirements for practicing …

Geologist Registration Public Chapter 4—Code of Professional Conduct misleading, even though directed to do so by an employer, client or colleague. PURPOSE: This rule defines the expectations…

sional Colleagues and the Profession PURPOSE: This rule defines the expectations and requirements for practicing geology as a registered geologist or geologist-registrant in-training. (1) A registrant shall respect the rights, inter- ests, professional status and contributions of…

Information Requests and Board Com- of the complaint was; and pensation 20 CSR 2150-1.011 Complaint and Report 6. Further information as the board may Handling and Disposition Procedure direct; PURPOSE: This rule describes the organiza- (D) Each complaint made in accordance tion …

(E) An area that the Department of Health and Senior PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in Chapter 334, RSMo, and Services considers to be medically underserved based on rel- this chapter. evant demographic, geographic, and environmental factors. (1) American Specialty Board—a…