How the Regulations Get Their Teeth: Ohio Lawmaking, Administrative Rules, Ohio Administrative Code 4717 and Chapter 4717

This session is the second installment in a four-part continuing education series focused on regulatory enforcement by the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors (OBEFD).

Following Part One, which was presented in person at the OFDA 2026 Convention & Exhibition, this program examines how Ohio funeral service laws and administrative rules are created, interpreted, and enforced. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of Chapter 4717 and the Ohio Administrative Code, including how statutes, administrative rules, and board authority shape compliance expectations.

This session equips licensees with foundational regulatory knowledge to better interpret obligations, anticipate risk, and make informed compliance decisions.

About the Series

This on-demand course is Part 2 of From First Call to Final Order: A Practical Compliance Series on Ohio Board Enforcement. Each session builds upon the previous, providing a comprehensive understanding of regulatory enforcement conducted by the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. Following completion of the series, OFDA will also offer a complete four-part on-demand package.

Part 1: When Things Go Sideways: The Complaint, the Response, and the Board’s Investigation

• Practical insight into understanding the formal board complaint process, effectively responding to complaints to minimize risk, and overview of the regulatory process

Part 2: How the Regulations Get Their Teeth: Ohio Lawmaking, Administrative Rules, and Chapter 4717

• An overview of how funeral service laws and administrative rules are developed and enforced in Ohio.

Part 3: Damage Control in the Digital Age: Crisis Management When a Funeral Becomes a Viral Headline and Clickbait

• Strategies for managing reputational risk and public response in today’s digital environment.

Part 4: The Boardroom, the Hearing, and the Aftermath: Navigating Disciplinary Action and Board Proceedings

• A detailed look at hearings, disciplinary processes, and outcomes.