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 http://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 email at the following email  
address: [email protected].  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by email at the following addresses  
until 7/26/2024 at 05:00 PM:  
Mitchell Page, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities, and Commercial  
Licensing Bureau  
P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909  
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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