What is the consequence of obstructing inspections?

• A. It is encouraged
• B. It is prohibited and may lead to penalties
• C. It has no consequences
• D. It results in immediate license revocation

Answer: (B)

Inspections are a regulated tool regulators use to verify that cemetery and funeral services are compliant with the rules and protect public safety and consumer interests. Inspectors need access to facilities, records, and practices to do their job effectively. Obstructing an inspection—such as refusing entry, delaying the process, hiding records, or interfering with the inspector—risks undermining that oversight. Because of that, the act is prohibited and may lead to penalties. The penalties can include fines, orders to correct issues, and disciplinary actions such as suspension or revocation of a license, depending on the situation and applicable regulations. It’s not a matter of it being encouraged or having no consequences, and license revocation isn’t automatic in every case, though it can occur for serious or repeated obstruction.