N.J. Stat. § 45:7-91

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 45:7-91 - Certain acts, fourth degree crimes

A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if he knowingly or purposefully solicits or induces any person to make a prepaid funeral agreement, whether funded with a funeral insurance policy or a funeral trust, with the intent to collect or charge more than the fair market value for prepaid funeral goods or services when the purchaser or intended funeral recipient is:

a. an aged, blind or disabled applicant for, or recipient of, benefits pursuant to the Supplemental Security Income Program under P.L. 1973, c.256 (C.44:7-85 et seq.) or any Medicaid program under P.L. 1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.) utilizing the eligibility criteria of the Supplemental Security Income Program in regard to burial spaces and funds set aside for burial expenses; or
b. an aged, blind or disabled person who reasonably anticipates applying for, or receiving, the benefits specified in subsection a. of this section.

N.J.S. § 45:7-91

L.1993, c.147, s.10.