State of Nevada FUNERAL AND CEMETERY SERVICES BOARD LAWS, RULES & REGULATIONS (NVLRR) STUDY GUIDE (Effective as of October 1, 2018) Jennifer Kandt Executive Director Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board 3740 Lakeside Drive, Suite 201, Reno, Nevada 89509 Office: (775) 825-5535 ~ Fax: (775) 507-4102 Website: www.funeral.nv.gov ~ Email: [email protected] NEVADA LAWS, RULES & REGULATIONS (NVLRR) Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... ii About the Examination ............................................................................................................. ii Who is Required to take the NVLRR Exam? .......................................................................... ii Eligibility .................................................................................................................................... ii Cost of the NVLRR................................................................................................................... iii Exam Scoring ........................................................................................................................... iii Refunds .................................................................................................................................... iii Certificates ............................................................................................................................... iii Sample Questions ................................................................................................................... iii Industry Related Laws and Regulations ................................................................................ iii NRS CHAPTER 642 - FUNERAL DIRECTORS, FUNERAL ARRANGERS AND EMBALMERS; OPERATORS OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, DIRECT CREMATION FACILITIES, CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES .................................................................. 1 NAC CHAPTER 642 - FUNERAL DIRECTORS, FUNERAL ARRANGERS AND EMBALMERS; OPERATORS OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, DIRECT CREMATION FACILITIES, CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES ................................................................ 21 NRS CHAPTER 451 - DEAD BODIES .................................................................................... 33 NRS CHAPTER 440 - VITAL STATISTICS ............................................................................ 60 NAC CHAPTER 440 VITAL STATISTICS .............................................................................. 65 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION .......................................................................................... 67 COMPLYING WITH THE FUNERAL RULE ........................................................................ 67 i Introduction This study guide was designed to assist applicants in preparation for the Nevada Laws, Rules and Regulations (NVLRR) Exam provided by the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board for licensure. This study guide is a valuable resource that contains information pertaining to the NVLRR examination. About the Examination The Nevada Laws, Rules and Regulations Examination (NVLRR) is one of the key elements used by the Board in making licensing decisions as it provides an evaluation of an applicant’s level of knowledge pertaining to the Board and the State’s governance of the funeral industry and practices. The NVLRR is carefully developed by The Board and administered through The Conference. The NVLRR consists of 50 multiple choice questions and applicants will have one hour to complete the examination. Applicants may find it useful to visit The Conference’s website at www.theconferenceonline.org. The Conference has created a specific examination handbook to further assist applicants in the examination registration process which can be found at: http://www.theconferenceonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NV-LRR-Candidate- Handbook1.pdf. The NVLRR examination questions were developed utilizing information from NRS 642, NRS 451, NRS 440, NAC 440 and The Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule. There are several additional Chapters of Nevada Revised Statutes pertaining to the funeral industry which are not included in the study guide as they are not part of the exam, but it is advised that you are familiar with Chapter 689 and Chapter 452 of Nevada Revised Statutes. NRS 689 covers the provisions for pre-need funeral services which is governed by the Nevada Division of Insurance. Anyone selling pre-need funeral arrangements must be licensed through the Division of Insurance and should be familiar with NRS 689. NRS 452 covers general cemetery information and anyone involved in the cemetery aspects of the funeral industry should be familiar with NRS 452. Who is Required to take the NVLRR Exam? Pursuant to NRS 642.090.5(g), NRS 642.100.5, NRS 642.360.3(f) and NRS 642.361, individuals seeking licensure must complete testing requirements prior to formal Board approval. Embalmers: NRS 642.090.5(g) Nevada Laws, Rules and Regulations (NVLRR) National Board Exam – Sciences Section (NBE-Science) Reciprocal Embalmers: NRS 642.100.5 Nevada Laws, Rules and Regulations (NVLRR) National Board Exam – Sciences Section (NBE-Science) Funeral Directors: NRS 642.360.3(f) Nevada Laws, Rules and Regulations (NVLRR) Nevada State Board Exam – Arts (NVSBE) – Not required if applicant has passed the National Board Exam Arts Section (NBE-Art) Funeral Arrangers: NRS 642.361 Nevada Laws, Rules and Regulations (NVLRR) Eligibility Each applicant must first submit a “Testing Authorization Request and Information” form to The Board. Once the testing authorization form and payment has been received by the Board, authorization will be forwarded to The Conference within three (3) working days. After the Board has authorized the test with The Conference, the applicant must register for the exam(s) with The Conference and then schedule the examination(s). ii Cost of the NVLRR The Funeral and Cemetery Services Board charges a $100 fee to authorize the NVLRR exam. The Testing Authorization fee is a one-time fee and authorizes the applicant to test as many times as necessary. Please note that The Conference charges a fee of $140 to administer the examination, and those fees will be paid directly to The Conference when registering. If there is a need to retake the exam, The Conference will charge fees each time the exam is administered. Exam Scoring The NVLRR is scored as pass/fail. A score of 70% or higher must be obtained to be considered passing the NVLRR. If a score of less than 70% on the NVLRR is obtained, applicant is considered to have failed and must RETAKE the NVLRR examination. All candidates must wait at least 30 days before retaking the NVLRR. Please see The Conference website for specific requirements for retaking the NVLRR examination. If applicant fails the NVLRR exam, it is not necessary to fill out another “Testing Authorization Request and Information” form. However, applicant will need to follow the appropriate requirements for retaking the NVLRR examination with The Conference. Refunds Testing Authorization fees are non-refundable. Certificates Once the applicant has passed the NVLRR, The Conference will mail a NVLRR certificate confirming score results to the address provided on the application. Applicant should request that the examination scores are released to the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board. Sample Questions Please see the following page for sample questions. DISCLAIMER The sample questions that appear in this study guide are similar to the type of questions used on the NVLRR but are not part of the item bank from which all Nevada State Laws, Rules & Regulations Examinations are constructed. As there are a finite number of questions that can be written for the Nevada Laws, Rules and Regulations, it is possible that questions similar to those found in this study guide may also appear on the NVLRR. Any such appearance is entirely coincidental. The sample questions that appear herein are constructed in the same manner and will provide you with assistance in preparing for the NVLRR. Industry Related Laws and Regulations NRS 642 – Funeral Directors, Funeral Arrangers and Embalmers; Operators of Funeral Establishments, Direct Cremation Facilities, Cemeteries and Crematories NAC 642 - Funeral Directors, Funeral Arrangers and Embalmers; Operators of Funeral Establishments, Direct Cremation Facilities, Cemeteries and Crematories NRS 451 – Dead Bodies NAC 451 – Dead Bodies NRS 452 – Cemeteries NAC 452 – Cemeteries NRS 440 – Vital Statistics NAC 440 – Vital Statistics NRS 689 – Funeral and Burial Services FTC – Federal Trade Commission, Complying with the Funeral Rule iii SAMPLE QUESTIONS 1. Within how many hours after the occurrence of death shall the funeral director present the completed certificate of death to the local registrar? A 24 B 36 C 48 D 72 2. If cremated remains have not been claimed by the agent, the operator of a crematory may dispose of the remains after how many months? A 6 B 12 C 18 D 24 3. Each licensed embalmer who has under his/her supervision a person serving as an apprentice embalmer must file a report of apprenticeship with the secretary of the Board A yearly. B quarterly. C semiannually. D monthly. 4. A license issued by the Board may be revoked for all of the following reasons EXCEPT A conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude. B conviction of any misdemeanor. C conviction of a felony. D false or misleading