Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Corporations, Securities, & Commercial Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Mortuary Science  
Rule Set 2023-17 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Thursday, July 18, 2024  
10:00 AM  
Sun Room  
2407 N Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Mortuary Science rule set.  
The proposed rules will provide a regulatory structure to implement and enforce new continuing  
education requirements. They will establish and clarify standards of conduct for the mortuary science  
industry, set minimum requirements for physical funeral establishments, and clarify how licensees should  
care for and store dead human bodies and cremated remains.  
By authority conferred on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities,  
and Commercial Licensing Bureau, in consultation with the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science,  
pursuant to MCL 339.205, 339.308, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2, 2003-1, 2008-4,  
2011-4, MCL 445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2025, 445.2030.  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed  
rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 7/1/2024  
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic mail at the following email address: pagem6@michigan.gov.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 7/26/2024 at 05:00PM.  
Mitchell Page, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities, and  
Commercial Licensing Bureau  
P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909  
pagem6@michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the  
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 517-241-9590 to make  
arrangements.  
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