N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-5.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:36-5.14 - Discontinuation of business or bankruptcy

(a) When a mortuary is permanently closed for business, the manager or owner shall immediately:

1. Surrender the mortuary's Certificate of Registration to the Board;

2. Remove all signs from the exterior of the closed mortuary;

3. Discontinue all advertising and notify the Board as to the disposition of the mortuary's telephone service;

4. Furnish the Board with a copy of the preneed ledger required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:36-11.16(a);

5. Submit to the Board a copy of the notice sent to all preneed purchasers regarding the discontinuation as required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:36-11.19, and proof of service of such notice to consumers;

6. Provide the Board with proof from the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) confirming that the mortuary's account is closed; and

7. Notify the Board of the location of the mortuary's records and the contact information for the person responsible for maintaining the records consistent with the requirements of NJ.A.C. 13:36-1.8, 11.16, and 11.17.

(b) When a mortuary files for any form of bankruptcy, the manager shall, within 10 days of such filing, furnish the Board and the trustee in bankruptcy with a copy of the preneed ledger required pursuant to 13:36-11.16(a), and upon request, with all other records required pursuant to 13:36-11.16.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-5.14

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 880(b), effective 6/3/2019