(1) The practice of a mortuary science practitioner consists of performing or offering to perform any of the following acts for compensation: (a) The practice of a funeral director as described in section 12-135-601 (2); (b) The practice of an embalmer as described in section 12-135-801 (1); (c) The practice of a cremationist as described in section 12-135-901 (1); (d) The practice of a natural reductionist as described in section 12-135-901 (2); or (e) Using any word or abbreviation to indicate or induce others to believe that one is licensed to practice as a mortuary science practitioner. (2) (a) An individual licensed under this part 7 may delegate tasks, as determined by the director in rule, within the scope of the individual's license to unlicensed persons practicing within the unlicensed person's experience, education, or training. (b) A licensee is responsible for ensuring that a delegatee has the experience, education, and training necessary to perform delegated tasks. (c) A licensee retains responsibility for any tasks delegated under this subsection (2). (d) A licensee shall not delegate the following tasks: (I) Any task involving handling human remains; except that this subsection (2)(d)(I) does not apply to transporting human remains; (II) Signing contracts or other legal documents that involve compensation for funeral goods or services; or (III) Oversight of a funeral home or crematory operations related to the final disposition of human remains.
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