NC S138

Defines "entry-level examination in funeral directing" as an examination offered in mortuary science programs approved by the Board or accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, assessing competency in funeral arranging, marketing, counseling, legal compliance, and cemetery/crematory operations

Allows funeral directors licensed in other jurisdictions to obtain North Carolina licenses if they hold an active license in good standing for at least 10 years, pass the law and rules exam, and prove good moral character

Extends the deadline for remitting preneed funeral contract fees to the Board from 10 days to 30 days when the person resides in a county under a state of emergency

Requires local health departments and registers of deeds to accept paper death certificates through August 31, 2022

Mandates electronic filing of death certificates through the North Carolina Database Application for Vital Events (NCDAVE) system beginning September 1, 2022, with penalties of $250 for first violation, $500 for second, and $1,000 for third and subsequent violations for willful non-compliance