Section Frl 603.01 - Funeral Home Inspections(a) The board shall inspect every funeral home or chapel where funeral directing is conducted or where embalming is practiced at least once every 3 years but no more than 2 times per year unless just cause such as evidence of repeated complaints. Inspections shall be performed by members of the board or the board's appointed designee, and shall be conducted in the presence of the owner(s) or a licensed New Hampshire funeral director employed by the funeral home.(b) Upon notification from the applicant that the establishment for which they have requested a license is ready for inspection, the board shall conduct an inspection pursuant to Frl 603.(c) Once every 3 years the board shall request each licensee's consent to conduct a routine inspection and if such consent is given, the board shall conduct an inspection.(d) If a request pursuant to (c) above is denied, or if the board determines it is necessary to conduct a surprise inspection, the board shall obtain an administrative warrant pursuant to RSA 595-B and shall then conduct the inspection.(e) Any inspection shall be conducted, pursuant to Frl 603, during regular business hours for the purpose of inspecting such records and conducting such investigations as may reasonably be necessary to ensure that the funeral home or chapel, and its owners and employees, are in compliance with all applicable requirements set forth in Frl 700 and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations.(f) The inspection report shall be completed by a board member or the board's authorized designee and shall include the following: (1) The name of the funeral home or chapel, its physical address, telephone number, fax number, e-mail, and web site address;(2) The funeral home or chapel license number, the date and time of inspection, the type of inspection, and type of ownership;(3) The name, position, license number and hours worked for each employee of the funeral home or chapel;(4) The name and address of the financial institution where pre-need funds are deposited including name of any licensed insurance agent;(5) Whether the funeral home or chapel displays certificates of inspection and certificates of licensed individuals in accordance with Frl 602.02(b) and Frl 603.02;(6) Whether the funeral home or chapel complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act;(7) Whether the funeral home or chapel complies with Frl 602.10, Frl 602.11, Frl 602.12(a) and (b);(8) Whether the funeral home or chapel maintains a clearly legible exterior sign in accordance with Frl 602.15;(9) Whether the funeral home or chapel maintains a preparation room in compliance with Frl 701.01(a)-(r);(10) Whether the funeral home or chapel maintains proper sanitation and universal precautions in compliance with Frl 701.02(c)-(f);(11) Whether the funeral home or chapel maintains a general price list, casket price list, outer burial container price list, and statement of funeral goods and services selected disclosures in compliance with the Funeral Rule 16 CFR 453;(12) Obtain copies of the general price list, casket price list, statement of funeral goods and services selected, outer burial container price list and pre-need funeral contract;(13) Whether the funeral home or chapel complies with the web site requirements in Frl 602.13(d);(14) Whether the funeral home or chapel complies with the pre-need funeral contracts requirements in RSA 325:46-aI and funds deposited in accordance with RSA 325:45;(15) The date of inspection and signature of inspector; and (16) The date, signature, and title of funeral home representative, which shall represent the funeral home representative's acknowledgement that he or she was present during the inspection.(g) Funeral home inspection fees shall be as specified in Frl 307.01, Table 307-2.(h) Interference with, or the obstruction of, a board member or an authorized designee in the performance of their respective duties by an owner, agent, or employee of the funeral home or chapel shall be considered sufficient cause for suspension or revocation of the funeral director's license.N.H. Admin. Code § Frl 603.01
#1689, eff 12-22-80; ss by #2344, eff 4-15-83; ss by #2986, eff 3-18-85; ss by #4357, eff 1-20-88, EXPIRED: 1-20-94Derived from Volume XXXV, Number 49, Filed December 10, 2015, Proposed by #10988, Effective 12/7/2015, Expires 12/7/2025.Amended by Volume XLI Number 36, Filed September 9, 2021, Proposed by #13252, Effective 8/13/2021, Expires 8/13/2031.