HB1987

House Bill 1987 proposes an amendment to the regulatory authority of the Arkansas State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services. The primary action of the bill is to increase the maximum civil penalty that the Board may impose on a licensee for violations of state laws, board rules, or board orders. Specifically, the bill doubles the maximum allowable civil penalty from $500 to $1,000 per violation. The legislation aims to update existing statutes concerning the disciplinary powers of the board regarding funeral and burial service providers.