MI Funeral Juris flashcards
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- Practice of mortuary science
- Statutory term covering embalming, funeral directing, arranging, and related services; performing these acts without a current Michigan license is prohibited and enforceable.
- Mortuary Science Code
- Administrative rules in the Michigan Administrative Code that set operational standards for facilities, sanitation, records, and practice procedures under the Public Health Code.
- Licensing bureau authority
- The bureau within LARA administers licensure, inspects establishments, investigates complaints, and imposes discipline under the Public Health Code and administrative rules.
- Unlicensed practice
- Performing regulated mortuary science acts without a current license; it is a statutory violation subject to administrative action and possible criminal referral.
- Funeral establishment license
- A separate license required for the physical facility; it depends on a licensed funeral director in charge and compliance with facility and equipment standards.
- Funeral director qualifications
- Candidates must satisfy education, examination, and supervised practical training requirements set by statute and rule before licensure is granted.
- Embalmer license
- A distinct credential requiring embalming-specific education, training, and examination; separate from the funeral director license unless combined.
- Director in charge
- The licensed funeral director designated as responsible for an establishment; absence of a qualifying director can jeopardize the establishment license.
- Continuing education renewal
- Individual license renewal requires completion of required continuing education hours; deficiency can block renewal and result in lapsed licensure.
- Licensure by endorsement
- A pathway for out-of-state licensees whose education, examination, and training credentials meet Michigan's statutory equivalency standards.
- Informed consent to embalming
- Authorization must be obtained before embalming, and embalming may not be represented as legally required where Michigan law does not mandate it.
- Itemized price disclosure
- Licensees must provide written, itemized price information before services are selected and must accurately represent all charges to the consumer.
- Embalming records
- Documentation of embalming must be complete and retained as required by rule, supporting accountability and inspection compliance.
- Dignified handling of remains
- Remains must be stored, prepared, and transported in compliance with sanitation and safety rules and treated with dignity at all times.
- Prohibited deceptive practices
- Fraud, misrepresentation, and deceptive trade practices in the sale of funeral goods and services are grounds for discipline against the licensee.
- Client confidentiality
- Licensees must protect client information and may disclose it only where required by law or authorized by the client.
- Delegation limits
- Licensed functions may not be delegated to unlicensed persons, and practicing while impaired is prohibited and independently sanctionable.
- Administrative complaint
- A formal bureau pleading that identifies alleged statutory or rule violations and the supporting facts, initiating the contested case process.
- Notice and hearing right
- Before sanctions are imposed, the licensee is entitled to notice and an opportunity for a contested case hearing; nonresponse may result in default.
- Range of sanctions
- Available discipline includes reprimand, civil fine, probation, suspension, and revocation, and may include conditions on continued practice.
- Summary suspension
- An immediate suspension available when continued practice poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare, pending further proceedings.
- Reinstatement petition
- A request to restore a revoked or suspended license; it requires proof of rehabilitation and compliance, and the outcome is discretionary.
- Noncooperation as violation
- Failure to cooperate with a bureau investigation is itself a ground for discipline, separate from the underlying allegation being investigated.
- Public disciplinary records
- Disciplinary orders are public records, and the bureau reports actions as required to national data banks and other authorities.
- Inspection authority
- The bureau may inspect funeral establishments and required records during routine compliance monitoring and in the course of investigating complaints.
- Lapsed license practice
- Practicing on an expired or lapsed license is a violation even if renewal is later completed; current status must be verified before practice.
- Combined license pathway
- Michigan offers a combined funeral director and embalmer license to candidates who satisfy the requirements for both credentials.
- Ownership change notice
- Changes in establishment ownership or in the funeral director in charge generally require notice to or approval by the bureau.
- Burial-transit permit
- A required disposition document that must be accurate and retained as required; incomplete permits violate recordkeeping obligations under the code.
- Truthful advertising
- Advertising and solicitation must be truthful, must not misstate licensure or services, and must accurately identify the licensed provider.
- Contested case hearing
- An administrative proceeding before an administrative law judge where the licensee may respond, be represented, and contest the alleged violations.
- Judicial appeal of order
- A final disciplinary order may be appealed to the circuit court under the Administrative Procedures Act after administrative remedies are exhausted.