La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXXVII-1703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXXVII-1703 - Instructions Need to Change Cash Deposited in a Pre-Need Account

A. In the event a funeral establishment desires to transfer cash deposited in a pre need account through their firm the following steps shall be adhered to:

1. written notification shall be sent via certified mail to each consumer advising of the proposed change in funding for their pre need arrangement and requesting authorization for said transfer;

2. upon receipt of written authorization for transfer from consumer transfer can take place;

3. if requested, pre need cash deposited in a pre need account shall be refunded to those who request same; or

4. if authorization for transfer is not given/received for any reason, the funeral establishment shall maintain funds on deposit in the bank or savings and loan where originally deposited; or, alternatively to obtain a final judgment of the district court of the parish in which the funeral establishment is situated to transfer the pre need funds if the required consent of the consumer cannot be obtained.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXXVII-1703

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, LR 34:2401 (November 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:840.