New Jersey § 45:7-83
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:7-83, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:7-83.
a. No person, firm or corporation shall sell, or offer to sell, or make or offer to
make at need funeral arrangements, preneed funeral arrangements or prepaid funeral
agreements, unless that person, firm or corporation: (1) is duly licensed and registered pursuant to the “Mortuary Science Act,” P.L.1952,
c. 340 ( C. 45:7-32 et seq. ), to engage in the business and practice of funeral directing or mortuary science;
and (2) has his or its business and practice based within the physical confines of the
registered mortuary. b. No person, firm or corporation, shall engage in the business and practice of funeral
directing or mortuary science at any permanent facility that is not a registered mortuary. c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section shall not be construed to prohibit
an otherwise qualified person, firm or corporation from acting as a provider operating
under a trade name or other assumed name or through a subsidiary of a corporation
duly licensed and registered pursuant to P.L.1952, c. 340 ( C. 45:7-32 et seq. ) to engage in the business and practice of funeral directing or mortuary science.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:7-83
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:7-83 cover?
Section 45:7-83 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 45:7-83?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 45:7-83" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 45:7-83 apply to my situation?
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