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AR HB1543
Bill
Status
4/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Denise Ennett
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AI Summary
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Cemetery companies holding permits for perpetual care cemeteries must properly care for, maintain, and preserve the cemetery.
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Cemetery owners are not responsible for faulty monument installation and upkeep performed by monument companies or other third parties.
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The State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may impose civil penalties not to exceed $500 per violation for licensee non-compliance with laws, rules, or board orders.
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The board may require cemetery companies to contribute up to $3,000 to permanent maintenance funds when companies fail to properly care for and maintain cemeteries.
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The board may purchase insolvent, licensed perpetual care cemeteries that have been in court-ordered receivership or conservatorship for at least five years, with payment not to exceed $1,000.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Cemetery Act For Perpetually Maintained Cemeteries; And To Modify The Law Concerning The State Board Of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, And Burial Services.
Last Action
Notification that HB1543 is now Act 509
4/10/2023