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2020 Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 3 - Insurance
Chapter 61 - State Insurance Department
Subchapter 11 - State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services
§ 23-61-1111. Duties of State Insurance Department

Universal Citation: AR Code § 23-61-1111 (2020)
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  1. (a) The State Insurance Department shall assist the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services in the performance of the duties of the board.

  2. (b) Assistance under subsection (a) of this section shall include without limitation:

    1. (1) Receiving and disseminating filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board to the members of the board in advance of each meeting;

    2. (2) Reviewing all filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board and offering the department's opinion on the resolution of the matter;

    3. (3) Issuing written responses regarding complaints received by the board;

    4. (4) Scheduling all meetings in conjunction with the Chair of the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;

    5. (5) Providing appropriate legal notices for all scheduled meetings;

    6. (6) Establishing a site where meetings of the board may be held;

    7. (7) When necessary, scheduling the services of a court reporter for all meetings of the board;

    8. (8) Providing legal representation and assistance through the legal staff of the department to the board in matters pertaining to this subchapter;

    9. (9) Acting as a liaison between the board and any court involved in the administration of any perpetual care cemetery placed in receivership;

    10. (10) Performing inspections at burial associations, cemeteries, funeral homes, funeral establishments and crematoriums for which complaints have been received by the board;

    11. (11) Performing special audits and examinations as necessary;

    12. (12) Scheduling, performing, and assisting in performing regular audits and examinations of cemeteries, funeral homes, funeral establishments, and crematoriums;

    13. (13) Administering or assisting in administering the annual reporting for all perpetual care cemeteries; and

    14. (14) Assisting in the formulation of legislation on behalf of the board.

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