Each member of the board of funeral directors and embalmers shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with board duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.

     The board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

     (1) To be responsible for the preparation, conducting, and grading of examinations of applicants for funeral director and embalmer licenses;

     (2) To certify to the director the results of examinations of applicants and certify the applicant as having "passed" or "failed";

     (3) To make findings and recommendations to the director on any and all matters relating to the enforcement of this chapter;

     (4) To adopt and enforce reasonable rules. Rules regulating the cremation of human remains shall be adopted in consultation with the cemetery board;

     (5) To examine or audit or to direct the examination and audit of prearrangement funeral service trust fund records for compliance with this chapter and rules adopted by the board; and

     (6) To adopt rules establishing mandatory continuing education requirements to be met by persons applying for license renewal.

[2005 c 365 § 14; 1996 c 217 § 6; 1994 c 17 § 1. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 64; 1985 c 402 § 6; 1984 c 287 § 34; 1984 c 279 § 53; 1981 c 43 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 9.]

NOTES:

     Savings -- 1986 c 259 §§ 64, 73: "The repeal of RCW 18.39.179 and the amendment of RCW 18.39.175 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [1986 c 259 § 74.]

     Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.

     Legislative finding -- 1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.

     Legislative findings -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.

     Severability -- 1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.