Section 325:13 - Embalmers; Qualifications No person shall embalm dead human bodies or engage or hold himself out as engaged in embalming, whether on his own behalf or in the employ of another, unless he shall:
I. Be at least 18 years of age;II. Be of good professional character;III.(a) Have completed at least one year (30 credit hours) at an accredited postsecondary educational institution; or(b) Have completed successfully a course of instruction in an embalming school prior to 1975, have been actively licensed since graduation, and present to the board a letter of good standing from the licensing state;IV. Have completed a one year course in apprenticeship under the supervision of a duly licensed or registered embalmer actively engaged in embalming within the state;V. Have completed a full course of instruction in an embalming school meeting, at the time of instruction, standards established by the board;VI. Pass such examinations meeting criteria established by the board to ascertain his or her efficiency and qualifications to engage in embalming; andVII. Obtain the appropriate license from the office of professional licensure and certification.Amended by 2024, 327:76, eff. 7/1/2024.1935, 95:1. 1939, 76:2. RL 168:13. 1949, 154:1. RSA 325:13. 1973, 72:69; 354:1. 1981, 487:7. 1983, 325:1, 2. 1989, 264:2, eff. July 25, 1989.