What happens to a branch license if the principal place of business is discontinued?

When a principal place of business for a funeral service is discontinued, the branch license associated with it is terminated. This is because the branch operates under the authority and oversight of the principal business. The relationship between the branch and the principal place of business is crucial; if the main location ceases operations, the branch lacks the foundational support and authorization to function independently.

Maintaining a licensed operation requires a functional principal business to oversee compliance with state regulations and ensure the proper standards of service are upheld. If the principal place of business is no longer operational, the branch license cannot remain valid, effectively leading to its termination.

The other choices offered do not align with the established legal framework; for instance, a branch cannot simply continue as an independent establishment, nor can the license revert to a limited status. Additionally, the requirement to relocate does not apply in this context since the issue is about the discontinuation of the principal operation, not the branch's location.