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ID H0369

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed morticians and funeral directors must designate which licensed funeral establishment is responsible for providing funeral or cemetery merchandise and services under prearrangement sales contracts

  • The designated licensed funeral establishment shall maintain all contracts and documents associated with prearrangement sales

  • Individuals selling prepaid funeral or cemetery contracts must obtain a valid certificate of authority from the appropriate governing board or state board of morticians

  • Certificate holders must present a copy of their certificate to purchasers before selling a prearrangement sales contract

  • Certificates of authority must be posted conspicuously in the holder's place of business

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that licensed morticians and funeral directors shall designate the licensed funeral establishment responsible for merchandise or services under prearrangement sales and to provide that the licensed funeral establishment shall maintain all contracts and documents associated with prearrangement sales.

FUNERAL AND CEMETERY MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2016 Session Law Chapter 80 Effective: 07/01/2016

3/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Business1/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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