Section 331-16-3 - Substantial ConformanceA mortuary trust agreement or addendum substantially conforms to one of the forms attached to and made a part of this chapter if:
1. The mortuary trust agreement is identical in all respects to one of the forms attached to and made a part of this chapter; or2. The mortuary trust agreement or addendum contains all the provisions contained in the applicable form attached to and made a part of this chapter plus additional provisions, provided that: A. None of the additional provisions are inconsistent with any provisions of the form;B. None of the additional provisions dilute any protection afforded to consumers by the form; andC. None of the additional provisions are inconsistent with 32 MRSA §1401; or3. The mortuary trust agreement is a credit for service mortuary trust agreement that: A. Contains a conditional guarantee to provide funeral goods and services selected; andB. Is otherwise in compliance with Section 3(2) of this chapter. A mortuary trust agreement that meets the requirements of this Section may be printed on funeral home letterhead.
02-331 C.M.R. ch. 16, § 3