Florida S0598 amends laws on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, including licensing and operational standards.

Florida S0598 amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to funeral, cemetery, and consumer services. It prohibits licensees from entering into exclusive provider contracts for funeral, cremation, refrigeration, or removal services. The bill revises licensing requirements for funeral directors, embalmers, and direct disposers, including educational and testing requirements. It sets a maximum liability of $200,000 for civil actions against licensed persons or companies.

Florida S0598 amends laws on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, including licensing and operational standards.

Florida S0598 amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to funeral, cemetery, and consumer services. It prohibits licensees from entering into exclusive provider contracts for funeral, cremation, refrigeration, or removal services. The bill revises licensing requirements for funeral directors, embalmers, and direct disposers, including educational and testing requirements. It sets a maximum liability of $200,000 for civil actions against licensed persons or companies.