N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 13:36-1.5 - Inspector$DQ$s duties

(a) The inspector shall:

1. Inspect mortuaries to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Mortuary Science Act, 45:7-32 et seq., and the rules governing the practice of mortuary science in the State set forth in this chapter;

2. Where necessary, view dead human bodies which have been placed in the care of any practitioner of mortuary science;

3. Inspect the license and registration of practitioners of mortuary science;

4. Verify employment and check credentials of all interns in training;

5. Visit any place where the practice of embalming is being conducted or where a funeral is in the process of being directed; provided, however, that such visitation shall be made in a respectful and decorous manner, as may be fitting the presence of the dead;

6. Visit any cemetery, crematory or public mausoleum for the purpose of determining whether dead human bodies entrusted to the care of a practitioner of mortuary science or funeral director are being properly disposed of according to law.

(b) The inspector shall perform such other duties as may be directed by the Board and shall report to the Board at each regular meeting and at such other times as the Board may direct.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-1.5

Amended by R.1984 d.341, effective 8/6/1984.
See: 16 New Jersey Register 505(a), 16 New Jersey Register 2143(b).
Amended by R.1994 d.523, effective 10/17/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 2536(a), 26 New Jersey Register 4201(a).
Amended by R.2005 d.100, effective 4/4/2005.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 4651(a), 37 New Jersey Register 1036(b).
In (a), rewrote 1.