Nevada Revised Statutes Section 642.020 - Professions, Occupations and Businesses

Creation; number, appointment, qualifications and terms of members; Chairman.

1. The Nevada State Funeral Board, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.

2. The Governor shall appoint:

(a) One member who is actively engaged as a funeral director and embalmer.

(b) One member who is actively engaged as an operator of a cemetery.

(c) One member who is actively engaged in the operation of a crematory.

(d) Two members who are representatives of the general public.

3. No member who is a representative of the general public may:

(a) Be the holder of a license or certificate issued by the Board or be an applicant or former applicant for such a license or certificate.

(b) Be related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to the holder of a license or certificate issued by the Board.

(c) Be employed by the holder of a license or certificate issued by the Board.

4. After the initial terms, members of the Board serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms.

5. The Chairman of the Board must be chosen from the members of the Board who are representatives of the general public.

Last modified: February 27, 2006