Please note: The licensing actions in this notice are accurate at the time of posting and may not be updated. To check the current status of a Consumer Protection BC licensed business, please visit our website.
Consumer Protection BC has issued a compliance order and an administrative penalty against a licensed funeral director and embalmer, Steven Colón, for:
- Failing to complete the required Continuing Education Credits, contrary to section 38(1)(b) of the Cremation Interment and Funeral Services Regulation, an administrative penalty of $450
Read the compliance order, notice of administrative penalty and the full reasons for the decision
The individual has been ordered to complete the outstanding Continuing Education Credits for the required two-year period and to reimburse Consumer Protection BC for partial costs for the inspections in the amount of $150 within 30 days.
By law, the individuals has 30 days to request a reconsideration of the decision.
All money received from administrative penalties is deposited into the Consumer Advancement Fund (as required by section 169 of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act).
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