What is the monthly fee for each month a funeral director's license is lapsed during reinstatement?

The fee for each month a funeral director's license is lapsed during reinstatement is set at $50. This amount reflects the regulatory framework established to encourage prompt renewal of licensure. The reasoning behind this fee structure is to incentivize licensed professionals to maintain their licensure actively, thus ensuring continued compliance with state regulations and the ongoing delivery of professional services to the community.

In Ohio, maintaining licensure is crucial due to the responsibilities that funeral directors hold in handling sensitive situations related to death and bereavement, and having a lapsed license can impact their ability to practice legally. Therefore, the imposed fee serves as both a deterrent to allow licenses to lapse and as a way to manage the administrative aspects associated with processing reinstatements.