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(a) The State Insurance Department shall assist the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services in the performance of the duties of the board.
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(b) Assistance under subsection (a) of this section shall include without limitation:
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(1) Receiving and disseminating filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board to the members of the board in advance of each meeting;
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(2) Reviewing all filings, questions, and requests on behalf of the board and offering the department’s opinion on the resolution of the matter;
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(3) Issuing written responses regarding complaints received by the board;
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(4) Scheduling all meetings in conjunction with the Chair of the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;
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(5) Providing appropriate legal notices for all scheduled meetings;
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(6) Establishing a site where meetings of the board may be held;
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(7) When necessary, scheduling the services of a court reporter for all meetings of the board;
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(8) Providing legal representation and assistance through the legal staff of the department to the board in matters pertaining to this subchapter;
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(9) Acting as a liaison between the board and any court involved in the administration of any perpetual care cemetery placed in receivership;
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(10) Performing inspections at burial associations, cemeteries, funeral homes, funeral establishments and crematoriums for which complaints have been received by the board;
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(11) Performing special audits and examinations as necessary;
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(12) Scheduling, performing, and assisting in performing regular audits and examinations of cemeteries, funeral homes, funeral establishments, and crematoriums;
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(13) Administering or assisting in administering the annual reporting for all perpetual care cemeteries; and
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(14) Assisting in the formulation of legislation on behalf of the board.
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