The board may:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 43-10-05

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • seal: includes an impression of such seal upon the paper alone as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed thereto. See North Dakota Code 1-01-38

1.    Adopt rules to administer and carry out this chapter.

2.    Adopt rules regulating the practice, supervision, and instruction of intern embalmers.

3.    Adopt rules relating to the professional conduct of funeral directors and intern embalmers.

4.    Adopt such rules for the transaction of its business and the management of its affairs as it deems expedient and proper to administer this chapter.

5.    Adopt and use a seal.

6.    Adopt rules requiring each funeral home, at the time of selection of merchandise and services from that funeral home, to disclose in writing to the person or persons making the selection:

a.    The total price at retail of the merchandise and services selected and a listing of what merchandise and services are included within such total.

b.    The price at retail of each item of supplemental service or merchandise requested.

c.    The amount of cash advances to the extent that the advances are known or can be ascertained at the time of the selection.

d.    The terms of payment for merchandise and services.

7. Establish license and renewal fees for funeral service practitioners and funeral establishments within the limits imposed by this chapter.

8.    Adopt rules regulating the operation of funeral establishments and crematoriums.

9.    Appoint or employ persons to assist the board in carrying out its duties under this chapter.

10.    Accept and investigate complaints relating to conduct governed by this chapter.

11.    Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter.