Louisiana § RS 8:501 - Application
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§ RS 8:501. Application
A. Except as provided in this Chapter, no person or legal entity, including a cemetery authority, shall, directly or indirectly, enter into a contract for the sale of personal property or services which may be used in a cemetery in connection with the disposing or commemorating of the memory of a deceased human being, if delivery of such personal property or performance of such services is to be made more than one hundred twenty days after entering into such contract, except as provided in R.S. 8:502(A), 502.1, and 502.2.
B. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to but not be limited to the sale of burial vaults, grave liners, urns, memorials, vases, foundations, memorial bases, and similar merchandise and related services commonly sold or used in cemeteries, including interment fees. However, the provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to cemetery spaces or the right of use or interment in any cemetery space.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 1997, No. 921, §1; Acts 2012, No. 98, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2013; Acts 2022, No. 574, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:501
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:501 cover?
Section RS 8:501 ("Application") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 8:501?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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