Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 23-61-1108 - Transportation of dead human bodies(a) In the interest of public health and to ensure the safe, secure, and timely transportation of dead human bodies in and through Arkansas, the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may license, inspect, and promulgate reasonable rules for any person, partnership, corporation, association, society, or other legal entity engaged in the business of transporting dead human bodies over public streets and highways of this state.(b)(1) A violation of the licensing and inspection requirements established by the board under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.(2) A violation of rules promulgated by the board under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.Amended by Act 2019, No. 391,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.Added by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2018.