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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, § 1506: Educational requirements, 1991

Licensed funeral service practitioners must complete 12 hours of continuing education within 2 years before renewal; the board may grant extensions and set approval rules, and renewal can be denied if the section is not…

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Jurisdiction: United States — Maine
Structure: 1 provisions
Official identity: Year 1991
Dates: Enacted 1991 · Source version 1 Oct 2025

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“Licensed funeral service practitioners must complete 12 hours of continuing education within 2 years before renewal; the board may grant extensions and set approval rules, and renewal can be denied if the section is not complied with.”

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1. Applicability. This section applies to all persons licensed for the practice of funeral service in accordance with section 1501. [PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).] 2. Requirements. A licensee shall complete 12 hours of continuing education within 2 years prior to the date of renewal. The board may, for good cause shown, grant an extension of time to any person to allow that person to comply with this subchapter. No more than 6 of the 12 hours may be completed through online or distance learning programs. [PL 2019, c. 101, §3 (AMD).] 3. Program approval. The board may establish by rule criteria for the review and approval of courses and for the determination of the number of continuing education hours to be credited for completion of each course or program. [PL 2019, c. 101, §3 (AMD).] 4. Penalties. The license for the practice of funeral service of any person who fails to comply with this section may not be renewed and terminates upon the next expiration date. [PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).] 5. Rulemaking authority. The board may establish by rule reasonable procedures and standards to fulfill the purposes of this section. [PL 1991, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]

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