Section 832IAC5-1-1.1. Inspections

  1. (a) All funeral homes shall be subject to inspection by the board or its inspector at all times with or without notice. The inspection shall include the following:

(1) The facility.

(2) Vehicles used in the funeral business.

(3) Grounds contiguous to the funeral home.

  (b) A funeral home shall be inspected by the board under the following circumstances:

(1) Prior to the issuance of a funeral home license.

(2) When a funeral home moves to a new location.

(3) When ownership of a funeral home is changed or otherwise transferred.

  (c) The owner of the funeral home shall notify the board at least thirty (30) days before any of the following occur:

(1) When a funeral home moves to a new location.

(2) When ownership of a funeral home is changed or otherwise transferred.

  (d) The board or its designee may inspect any funeral home or other facility when a complaint is made or to ensure protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. (State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service; 832 IAC 5-1-1.1; filed Jan 8, 1989, 9:45 a.m.: 12 IR 1389; readopted filed May 10, 2001, 2:39 p.m.: 24 IR 3237; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:52 p.m.: 20070808-IR-832070048RFA; filed Mar 11, 2013, 2:50 p.m.: 20130410-IR-832120198FRA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-832130288RFA)