Montana § 37-19-823 - Records Required
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 37-19-823 — Records Required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-19-823. Records Required
Records required. (1) A cemetery company shall make and keep accounts and records confirming that the cemetery company has made the required contributions to its perpetual care and maintenance fund. The burden is on the cemetery company to maintain the accounts and records. (2) All sales contracts and deeds, unless otherwise authorized by the board, issued by a cemetery company must be numbered prior to their execution by the cemetery company and must contain those items the board prescribes by rule. (3) A mortuary, branch establishment, or crematory shall make and keep accounts and records confirming that the money paid pursuant to a contract for a prearranged funeral or related service has been put in trust for the purposes for which the money was paid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 37-19-823
What does Montana Code Annotated § 37-19-823 cover?
Section 37-19-823 ("Records Required") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 37-19-823?
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