Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations (LRR) Practice Exam

If a funeral establishment license renewal is late, what is the consequence?

1. It remains valid indefinitely

2. It becomes delinquent

3. It is immediately revoked

4. It may be transferred to another owner

The correct answer is: It becomes delinquent

When a funeral establishment license renewal is submitted late, the appropriate consequence is that it becomes delinquent. This means that the license is no longer in good standing and the establishment may not operate legally until the delinquency is resolved. The process usually involves paying any late fees and completing necessary paperwork to bring the license back into active status, allowing the establishment to resume its functions under the required legal framework. Regarding other options, a delinquent license does not remain valid indefinitely, nor is it immediately revoked; rather, it indicates a status that requires action for reinstatement. The ability to transfer the license to another owner is also not applicable in this situation, as a delinquent license typically indicates issues that must be addressed before any transfer can be considered.