21 NCAC 34B .0617          PRACTICING DURING DISASTERS

(a)  A funeral establishment that is destroyed by fire, weather event, or other natural disaster is eligible to request a waiver pursuant to G.S. 90-210.27A(a1) of the statutory requirements set forth in G.S. 90-210.27A(a) and (c).

(b)  Any funeral establishment seeking a waiver pursuant to this Rule shall request the same on a form prescribed by the Board, which is available on the Board's website at ncbfs.org, and shall contain the following:

(1)           name and permit number of the funeral establishment making the waiver request;

(2)           a description of the circumstances giving rise to the request;

(3)           a plan for correcting any violations of G.S. 90-210.27A and 21 NCAC 34B .0702-.0706 caused by the emergency;

(4)           the location at which the licensee's business records shall be maintained and available for inspection by the Board; and

(5)           the anticipated time frame that the funeral establishment will return to full compliance with G.S. 90-210.27A and 21 NCAC 34B .0702-.0706.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-210.23(d),(e); 90-210.25(d); 90-210.27A;

Eff. September 1, 2017;

Temporary Amendment Eff. November 7, 2025.