(b) A certificate of approval issued under this section shall be valid for one year. 4. (a) A school for funeral directors located outside the state of New York shall pay the traveling and other expenses incurred by representatives of the department in making such investigation and inspection as the commissioner may prescribe.
(b) Each certificate of approval may be renewed for additional periods of one year. 5. The commissioner may, in lieu of the foregoing approval procedures, accept the certification of accreditation issued by an accrediting organization recognized by the department of health.