Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-904.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-904.5 - Method of discipline

The board has the authority to impose the following disciplinary sanctions:

1. Revoke a license.

2. Suspend a license until further order of the board or for a specific period.

3. Prohibit permanently, until further order of the board, or for a specific period, the licensee's engaging in specified procedures, methods, or acts.

4. Place a licensee on probation and impose such conditions as the board may reasonably impose, including but not limited to requiring periodic reporting to the board designated features of the licensee's practice of mortuary science.

5. Require additional education or training. The board may specify that a designated amount of continuing education be taken in specific subjects and may specify the time period for completing these courses. The board may also specify whether that continuing education be in addition to the continuing education routinely required for license renewal. The board may also specify that additional continuing education be a condition for the termination of any suspension or reinstatement of a license.

6. Require a reexamination.

7. Order a physical or mental evaluation, or order alcohol and drug screening within a time specified by the board.

8. Impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000 against an individual licensed as a funeral director, or not to exceed $10,000 against a licensed funeral establishment or cremation establishment. Civil penalties may be imposed for any of the disciplinary violations specified in rules 481-904.3(17A,147,156,272C) and 481-904.4(17A,147,156,272C), as applicable.

9. Issue a citation and warning, or reprimand.

10. Refuse to issue or renew a license.

11. Such other sanctions allowed by law as may be appropriate.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-904.5

ARC 7815C, IAB 4/17/2024, effective 5/22/2024; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/2024