Maine § 1403. - Employment of funeral directors, embalmers or practitioners of funeral services by cemeteries prohibited
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1403. — Employment of funeral directors, embalmers or practitioners of funeral services by cemeteries prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1403.. Employment of funeral directors, embalmers or practitioners of funeral services by cemeteries prohibited
No funeral home, funeral establishment or person holding a license under this chapter may be employed as a funeral home, funeral establishment, or as an embalmer or funeral director or practitioner of funeral services by a cemetery, cemetery association or cemetery corporation, nor shall such person be so employed by a funeral home, funeral establishment or mortuary establishment which owns or controls or is owned or controlled by a cemetery, cemetery association or cemetery corporation. Control shall not be considered to exist because the owners, officers or employees of a funeral home, funeral establishment or mortuary establishment serve without pay or for a fee not exceeding $500 per year per person as officers or as the minority of the directors or trustees of a cemetery association or cemetery corporation in which they have no financial investment. This section does not prevent employment of persons licensed under this chapter by cemeteries, cemetery associations or cemetery corporations in other capacities than that of funeral director or embalmer or practitioner of funeral services. This section does not apply to disinterments or transfers of disinterred bodies. [PL 1989, c. 450, §14 (AMD).]
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1983, c. 413, §56 (RPR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1403.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1403. cover?
Section 1403. ("Employment of funeral directors, embalmers or practitioners of funeral services by cemeteries prohibited") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 1403.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1403." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 1403. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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