Title XXII — OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

333.011. Definitions. — 1. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the meanings indicated: (1) "Board", the state board of embalmers and funeral directors created by this chapter; (2) "Embalmer", any individual licensed to engage i…

333.021. Unlicensed person not to engage in practice of embalming or funeral directing. — 1. No person shall engage in the practice of embalming in this state unless he has a license as required by this chapter. 2. No person shall engage in the practice of funeral directing unles…

333.031. Application for license — fees — examination. — Each application for a license to practice either embalming or funeral directing shall be in writing, addressed to the board, on forms prescribed, verified and shall contain such information as is required by the board. The…

333.041. Practicum student registration — initial embalmer's license, qualifications of applicants — examination — failure to complete application. — 1. Every person desiring to enter the profession of embalming dead human bodies within the state of Missouri and who is enrolled i…

333.042. Funeral directors license, requirements — limited license only for cremation — waiver of licensure, when — definitions. — 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an applicant for a funeral director license not entitled to a license under section 333.051 or 324.0…

333.051. Reciprocity, test required. — A person holding a valid, unrevoked and unexpired license to practice funeral directing or embalming in another state or territory with requirements less than those of this state may, after five consecutive years of active experience as a li…

333.061. No funeral establishment to be operated by unlicensed person — license requirements, application procedure — license may be suspended or revoked or not renewed. — 1. No funeral establishment shall be operated in this state unless the owner or operator thereof has a licen…

333.071. Business to be conducted where. — The business or profession of an individual licensed to practice embalming or funeral directing shall be conducted and engaged in at a funeral establishment. This section does not prevent a licensed funeral director owning or employed by…

333.081. License renewal, fee — failure to renew, effect — business address required. — 1. Each license issued to a funeral director or embalmer pursuant to this chapter shall expire unless renewed on or before the renewal date. The board may, however, provide for the renewal of …

333.091. License to be displayed. — All licenses or registrations, or duplicates thereof, issued pursuant to this chapter shall be displayed at each place of business. ­­-------- (L. 1965 p. 522 § 9, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 2009 S.B. 1, A.L. 2011 H.B. 265 merged with S.B. 325)

333.101. Places of business may be inspected. — The board or any member thereof or any agent duly authorized by it may enter the office, premises, establishment or place of business of any licensee or registrant, or any office, premises, establishment or place where the practice …

333.111. Rules and regulations of board, procedure — fees, how set. — 1. The board shall adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the transaction of its business and for standards of service and practice to be followed in the professions of embalming and funeral directing deem…

333.145. Written statement of charges, required when, content — merchandise prices to be indicated. — 1. Every funeral firm in this state or the funeral service licensee thereof shall give or cause to be given to the person or persons making funeral arrangements or arranging for …

333.151. Board members — qualifications — terms — vacancies. — 1. The state board of embalmers and funeral directors shall consist of six members, including one voting public member appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Each member, other than the p…

333.161. Board members to take oath. — Each member of the board shall be duly commissioned by the governor and shall take and subscribe an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Missouri and to demean himself faithfully in office. A copy of the oat…

333.171. Board meetings — notice — seal. — The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year for the purpose of administering examinations at times and places fixed by the board. Other meetings shall be held at the times fixed by regulations of the board or on the call…

333.181. Officers of board. — At one of its regular meetings, the board shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary from the members of the board. Each such officer shall serve as such for a term fixed by regulation of the board and shall perform such duties as are requir…

333.201. Examinations, notice, published, when. — The board shall publish notice of each examination held by the board at least thirty days before any examination is to be held, advising the time and place of the examination. ­­-------- (L. 1965 p. 522 § 20, A.L. 1980 H.B. 1266, …

333.221. Compensation of board members — board may employ personnel. — 1. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation an amount set by the board not to exceed fifty dollars for each day devoted to the affairs of the board, and shall be entitled to reimbursement of his …

333.231. Fund created, use, funds transferred to general revenue, when. — 1. All fees payable under this chapter shall be collected by the division of professional registration and transmitted to the department of revenue for deposit in the state treasury to the credit of the fun…

333.251. Application of law. — Nothing in this chapter shall apply to nor in any manner interfere with the duties of any officer of local or state institutions, nor shall this chapter apply to any person engaged simply in the furnishing of burial receptacles for the dead at the t…

333.261. Violations are misdemeanors. — Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1965 p. 522 § 26, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16)

333.310. Applicability of law. — The provisions of sections 333.310 to 333.340 shall not apply to a cemetery operator who sells contracts or arrangements for services for which payments received by, or on behalf of, the purchaser are required to be placed in an endowed care fund …

333.315. Provider license required — application procedure — renewal of licensure — expiration of license. — 1. No person shall be designated as a provider or agree to perform the obligations of a provider under a preneed contract unless, at the time of such agreement or designat…

[Repealed or reserved.]

333.325. Registration as a preneed agent required — application procedure — renewal of registration — expiration of registration. — 1. No person shall sell, negotiate, or solicit the sale of preneed contracts for, or on behalf of, a seller unless registered with the board as a pr…

333.330. Refusal of registration, when — complaint procedure — injunctive relief authorized, when — reapplication after revocation, when. — 1. The board may refuse to issue any certificate of registration or authority, permit, or license required under this chapter for one or any…

333.335. Injunctive relief authorized, when. — 1. Upon application by the board and the necessary burden having been met, a court of competent jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from: (1) Offering to en…

333.340. Rulemaking authority — fees. — 1. The board shall adopt and enforce rules for the transaction of its business and for standards of service and practice to be followed in the professions of embalming and funeral directing deemed by it necessary for the public good and con…