(a) An applicant for a funeral director’s license is entitled to an examination if he or she satisfies all of the following:

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-13-72

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(1) Is a citizen of the United States or legally present in this state.
(2) Is at least 18 years of age.
(3) Has completed an apprenticeship in accordance with this chapter and rule of the board.

(4) Has completed a course of instruction in an accredited mortuary or funeral service school or college which has been approved by the board pursuant to Section 34-13-50, or has completed a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited school.
(5) Has completed an examination on state funeral service laws and rules.
(b) The board may certify an applicant to take an examination for a funeral director’s license after verifying that the applicant has completed a course of instruction as defined in this chapter.

(c) The board shall establish and charge a reasonable examination fee, based on actual costs, for each applicant who sits for an examination. In no event shall the fee exceed fifty dollars ($50) above the actual cost of preparing and administering the examination.
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