Delaware § 3111 Licensure; renewal of license; lapsed license; inactive status; special exception

Delaware Statutes

§ 3111 — Licensure; renewal of license; lapsed license; inactive status; special exception

Delaware § 3111

Title24

Ch. 31FUNERAL SERVICES

Subch.License and Registration; Limited License; Establishment Permit

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 24, § 3111 (2026).

Text

(a)The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this title for licensure as a funeral director and who pays the fees established under § 3110 of this title. Prior to practicing in this State, each applicant shall file for and obtain an occupational license from the Division of Revenue in accordance with Chapter 23 of Title 30.

(b)Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee, submission of a renewal form provided by the Division, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board.

(c)Any licensee whose license lapses as a result of a failure to renew may regain the license within 12 months of such lapse upon payment to

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(a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this title for licensure as a funeral director and who pays the fees established under § 3110 of this title. Prior to practicing in this State, each applicant shall file for and obtain an occupational license from the Division of Revenue in accordance with Chapter 23 of Title 30.

(b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee, submission of a renewal form provided by the Division, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board.

(c) Any licensee whose license lapses as a result of a failure to renew may regain the license within 12 months of such lapse upon payment to the Board of a fee established by the Division, and evidence of successful completion of continuing education courses required by the Board.

(d) Any licensee, upon written request to the Board, may be placed on inactive status not to exceed 5 years. Such licensee may reenter practice upon notification to the Board of an intention to do so, provided the licensee has satisfied all continuing education requirements prescribed by the Board. The fee to reenter practice shall be in accordance with § 3110 of this title.

(e) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, in the event a funeral director who was previously licensed in Delaware and allowed his or her license to lapse for a period in excess of 12 months is applying for licensure under this section, the Board shall grant a license to such applicant, subject to the applicant complying with all of the following:

(1) Completion of the continuing education requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Formal submission of a completed, written application on forms provided by the Board.

(3) Successful completion of the state law examination required by § 3105 of this title.

(4) Payment of a reinstatement fee established by the Division.

Legislative History

66 Del. Laws, c. 225, § 1 ; 67 Del. Laws, c. 397, § 1 ; 68 Del. Laws, c. 36, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 71 Del. Laws, c. 460, § 1 ; 72 Del. Laws, c. 209, § 16 ; 80 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 2