What action may the Board take if an individual is found practicing funeral services without a license?

When an individual is found practicing funeral services without a license, the appropriate action the Board may take is to apply for a cease and desist order. This legal tool is used to halt an individual or entity from continuing illegal activities, which, in this case, pertains to the unlicensed practice of funeral services. Implementing this order helps to protect the public from services that may not meet legal or ethical standards and ensures that only licensed professionals are allowed to provide funeral care, thereby maintaining the integrity of the profession.

While issuing a warning or providing additional training might seem like viable options, these measures do not carry the same legal weight as a cease and desist order. Similarly, imposing a fine is another possible consequence for unlicensed practice but typically would follow the enforcement action, such as a cease and desist order, rather than serve as an initial response. Thus, the application for a cease and desist order serves as a direct and immediate response to the violation of licensing laws.