325:13 Embalmers; Qualifications.

No person shall embalm dead human bodies or engage or hold himself out as engaged in embalming, whether on his own behalf or in the employ of another, unless he shall: I. Be at least 18 years of age; II. Be of good professional character; III. (a) Have completed at least one year (30 credit hours) at an accredited postsecondary educational institution; or (b) Have completed successfully a course of instruction in an embalming school prior to 1975, have been actively licensed since graduation, and present to the board a letter of good standing from the licensing state; IV. Have completed a one year course in apprenticeship under the supervision of a duly licensed or registered embalmer actively engaged in embalming within the state; V. Have completed a full course of instruction in an embalming school meeting, at the time of instruction, standards established by the board; VI. Pass such examinations meeting criteria established by the board to ascertain his or her efficiency and qualifications to engage in embalming; and VII. Obtain the appropriate license from the office of professional licensure and certification.