32-1383. Application; qualifications for
licensure


A. An applicant for a funeral establishment license shall submit a completed
application on a form prescribed by the board. The application shall be subscribed under
oath and shall be accompanied by the applicable fee pursuant to section 32-1309 and any
additional information that the board deems necessary. A business entity that applies
for a license pursuant to this article shall submit to the board with its application for
licensure a copy of its partnership agreement, its articles of incorporation or any other
organizational documents.


B. A person who applies for a license pursuant to this article, or if the applicant
is a business entity, the proprietors, partners, officers and directors of the entity
shall:


1. Be of good moral character.


2. Submit a completed fingerprint card, criminal history background information and
a fingerprint background check fee to the board.


C. The board or the board's designee shall inspect the premises of a funeral
establishment and investigate the character and other qualifications of all applicants
for licensure.


D. If the board finds that the applicant meets the criteria for licensure under
this article and rules adopted by the board, the board shall issue an establishment
license.