# K.S.A. § 65-1701: 65-1701 - License; application, issuance; registration and display

> Kansas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1701

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 65-1701
- **Heading:** 65-1701 - License; application, issuance; registration and display
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 17 / Section 65-1701

## Text

65-1701. License; application, issuance; registration and display. Every person hereafter desiring to enter the practice of embalming dead human bodies within the state of Kansas shall make a written application to the state board of mortuary arts, upon forms prescribed by such board, for a license to practice the science of embalming. If the board finds that the applicant is of good moral character, has complied with the requirements of K.S.A. 65-1701a or 65-1701b, and amendments thereto, is possessed of skill and knowledge in the science of embalming and in the care and disposition of dead human bodies and has reasonable knowledge of sanitation and disinfection in case of death from infectious or contagious diseases, the board shall issue to such applicant a license to practice the science of embalming and shall register the applicant as a duly licensed embalmer. Each license shall be signed by the president and secretary of the board and attested by its seal. Each person receiving a license shall display the same in such person's establishment.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 65-1701 65-1701 - License; application, issuance; registration and display.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1701.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1702 65-1702 - Embalmer's license; biennial renewal; fees; notice; suspension and reinstatement; relicensure; rules and regulations; evidence of continuing education required for license renewal; exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1702.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1703 65-1703 - Unlicensed persons; unlawful acts; student and apprentice embalmers; registration and supervision; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1703.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1704 65-1704 - Officers of the law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1704.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1705 65-1705 - Penalties for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1705.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1706 65-1706 - Use of bodies by school for teaching embalming.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1706.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1707 65-1707 - Penalty for embalming without permission of coroner, when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1707.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1710 65-1710 - Questions used for examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1710.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1711 65-1711 - Record of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1711.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1712 65-1712 - Rules and regulations; submission to secretary of health and environment; penalty for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1712.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1713 65-1713 - Funeral director defined; business name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1713.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1714 65-1714 - Funeral director's license; application; qualifications; examination; display of license; special permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1714.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1715 65-1715 - Same; examination fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1715.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-1716 65-1716 - Biennial renewal fee; notice; suspension of license; reinstatement fee; relicensure; rules and regulations; evidence of continuing education required for license renewal; exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A17_S65-1716.md)

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