TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES; AND TO INCREASE THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS BY A LICENSEE.

House Bill 1987 proposes to amend the laws governing the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services in Arkansas. This bill directly affects individuals and businesses licensed by this board, including embalmers, funeral directors, and cemetery operators. Its primary provision is to increase the maximum civil penalty the board can impose on a licensee for failing to comply with laws, rules, or orders. The bill would raise the maximum penalty from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation.