497.103  Rulemaking authority of board and department.--

(1)  The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it. The department may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to administer provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.

(2)  The board shall adopt rules which establish requirements for inspection of cemeteries.

(3)  The board shall adopt and enforce rules governing the operation of cemeteries in this state and arrange for the preparation, publication, and dissemination to the public of these rules and other information and material relevant to the operation of cemeteries.

(4)  The department shall examine the financial affairs of any cemetery company and any preneed sales certificateholder and charge an examination fee as prescribed in s. 497.431.