What is a potential disciplinary action determined by the Board after a case returns from the AHC?

The correct choice highlights the potential outcomes that the Board may impose after a case has been reviewed by the Administrative Hearing Commission (AHC). In the context of Missouri Funeral Directors Law, disciplinary actions are often centered around ensuring that licensed funeral directors adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines.

When the AHC reviews a case, it provides recommendations based on the evidence presented. The Board then has the authority to take various actions based on those recommendations. Options such as reprimand, probation, or license suspension are standard disciplinary measures that reflect the seriousness of the violation and the necessity to protect the public's interest while maintaining the integrity of the profession.

Reprimands serve as formal admonishments, probation indicates a period of monitored compliance with specified conditions, and license suspension denotes a temporary removal of licensure privileges, signaling significant issues that must be addressed before reinstatement can occur. The actions taken are designed not only to penalize but also to educate and rehabilitate the licensee when possible.

In contrast, other options such as the provision of a free license renewal, changing the type of license, or imposing a personal fine do not align with the disciplinary framework established for funeral directors. License renewal typically involves fulfilling educational or administrative requirements rather than being a form of punishment, while