What behavior is prohibited regarding the use of a license or inspection certificate?

The prohibition against fraudulent use of a license is rooted in the ethical and legal standards governing professional conduct within the embalming and funeral services industry. Fraudulent use encompasses any actions that misrepresent qualifications, credentials, or competencies, such as using a license to perform services for which one is not licensed, or misrepresenting oneself as a qualified embalmer.

Maintaining the integrity of licenses and inspection certificates is paramount in ensuring public trust and safety. This not only protects consumers but also upholds the standards of the profession. Engaging in fraudulent activities undermines the regulatory framework that governs embalming practices and can lead to severe consequences, including disciplinary action, fines, or revocation of one's license.

In contrast, while other actions like loaning a license to family members, using it to train unlicensed personnel, or employing it for personal insurance claims may also breach ethical guidelines or regulations, they do not carry the same weight of public deception and serious implications for the profession's trustworthiness as fraudulent use.