Mo. Code Regs. tit. 20 § 2120-2.106

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 20 CSR 2120-2.106 - [Effective 2/20/2025] Preneed Funeral Contract Audit Fee Waiver

PURPOSE: This rule waives the twenty-five dollar ($25) statutory state audit fee paid by consumers who are impacted by the receivership of National Prearranged Services (NPS).

(1) The board may waive the per contract annual reporting fee required by section 436.460.5, RSMo, and 20 CSR 2120-2.100(1) (DD) for any seller who has entered into a contract for preneed funeral services with a consumer impacted by the receivership of NPS.

(2) To request a waiver, the seller shall submit its request in writing to the board along with its annual report and provide any additional documentation as the board may request. The board may provide a form with requested information.

(3) Waivers may only be granted where the consumer has not been charged any state audit fee (or similar reporting fee) or the seller has affirmed the consumer shall receive a refund or credit of any fee previously paid. In no event shall any waiver exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) per contract.

(4) In the event any waiver is denied, the seller shall remit the reporting fee due within sixty (60) days notice.

(5) This rule shall sunset on October 31, 2026.

20 CSR 2120-2.106

Adopted by Missouri Register June 3, 2024/volume 49, Number 11, effective 5/14/2024, exp. 2/20/2025 (Emergency).

Amended by Missouri Register October 1, 2024/volume 49, Number 19, effective 11/30/2024.