1.  The Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.

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2.  The Governor shall appoint:

(a) Two members who are actively engaged as a funeral director or embalmer.

(b) One member who is actively engaged as an operator of a cemetery.

(c) One member who is actively engaged in the operation of a crematory or direct cremation facility.

(d) Three members who are representatives of the general public.

3.  No member of the Board who is a representative of the general public may:

(a) Be the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board or be an applicant or former applicant for such a license, permit or certificate.

(b) Be related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board.

(c) Be employed by the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board.

4.  After the initial terms, members of the Board serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms.

5.  The Chair of the Board must be chosen from the members of the Board who are representatives of the general public.