Section 37-19-803 - Application of this part - exceptions(1) This part applies to: (a) all cemeteries and burial grounds located in the state of Montana unless the cemetery is owned and operated by: (i) a church or similar religious organization;(ii) a municipality or county government;(iii) a family, as a private family burial ground where lots are not offered for sale; or(iv) a community nonprofit association in which persons other than the bookkeeper and maintenance crew are not entitled to receive any pecuniary profit; and(b) trust funds established for: (i) cemetery perpetual care and maintenance funds; and(ii) contracted prearranged funeral or related services under a preneed contract.(2) This part does not apply to contracts for prearranged funeral or related services funded through insurance.Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. 49,Sec. 9, eff. 10/1/2019.En. Sec. 5, Ch. 52, L. 1997.