§ 17-29-315 — Transporting human remains - Operating a transport service - Qualifications

(a) A person who desires to transport human remains or operate a transport service to transport human remains in this state shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Possess a valid Arkansas driver's license appropriate for the operation of the motor vehicle as determined by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services; (3) Make written application to the board for each transport service firm to register as a driver on forms provided by the board and attaching the fee as prescribed in § 17-29-208 [repealed] for the transport service; (4) Own an appropriate and acceptable motor vehicle as determined by the board to transport human remains; (5) Each driver shall be required to submit initial United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogen training for an initial registration; and (6) Provide the information required by the board. (b) Application for a transport service license shall be made on forms furnished by the board. (c) The board shall grant the application if the board finds that the applicant: (1) Has an acceptable driving record; and (2) Meets the qualifications under this section. (d) Within a reasonable amount of time after July 22, 2015, an individual who is currently transporting human remains in this state shall be licensed as determined by rules of the board.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2018. Added by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 38, eff. 7/22/2015.