Mo. Code Regs. tit. 20 § 2120-3.560
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 20 CSR 2120-3.560 - Cemetery ExemptionPURPOSE: The purpose of the rule is to provide clarification regarding what preneed falls within Chapter 436, RSMo and Chapter 214, RSMo.
(1) Pursuant to section 333.310, RSMo, a cemetery is exempt from the licensure requirements of sections 333.315 and 333.320, RSMo, when all of the following conditions are satisfied: (A) The cemetery has a current and valid license issued pursuant to section 214.275, RSMo;(B) All sales of merchandise made by the cemetery that would otherwise be defined as a preneed contract for funeral merchandise are made pursuant to a contract whereby such merchandise is either- 1. Purchased in conjunction with an interment right or grave space subject to section 214.320, RSMo; or2. Made to be delivered to an interment right or grave subject to section 214.320, RSMo, that is owned by the purchaser and identified in the contract;(C) The cemetery has not been found to be in non-compliance with sections 214.385 or 214.387, RSMo, by the Office of Endowed Care Cemeteries pursuant to a completed examination, audit, decision of the Administrative Hearing Commission, or order of any court; and(D) The cemetery does not offer funeral services that may only be provided by a Missouri licensed funeral director or embalmer.Adopted by Missouri Register July 15, 2020/Volume 45, Number 14, effective 8/31/2020