Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Board of Mortuary Science
Chapter 905 - Enforcement Proceedings Against Nonlicensees
Rule 481-905.2 - Unlawful Practices
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
Practices by unlicensed persons or establishments that are subject to civil penalties include but are not limited to:
1. Acts or practices by unlicensed persons that require licensure as a funeral director under Iowa Code chapter 156.
2. Acts or practices by unlicensed establishments that require licensure as a funeral establishment or cremation establishment under Iowa Code chapter 156.
3. Use of the words "funeral director," "mortician," or other title in a manner that states or implies that the person is engaged in the practice of mortuary science as defined in Iowa Code chapter 156.
4. Use or attempted use of a licensee's certificate or an expired, suspended, revoked, or nonexistent certificate.
5. Falsely impersonating a licensed funeral director.
6. Providing false or forged evidence of any kind to the board in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license.
7. Other violations of Iowa Code chapter 156.
8. Knowingly aiding or abetting an unlicensed person or establishment in any activity identified in this rule.
