Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section V-12701 - Requirements for Purchase of Burial Transit PermitsA. When appearing in proper person, burial transit permits may be purchased at a cost of two dollars by licensed funeral directors and embalmers, as well as others authorized to do so by the state health officer acting as permitted by R. S. 40:5 when the conditions listed hereinunder are met: 1. The death certificate must be completed as set forth in R. S. 40:34. If the certificate is completed, a burial transit permit is issued.2. In cases wherein the certificate preparer fails to present a duly completed and executed certificate for reasons beyond his control, a tentative permit may be issued with the understanding that the certificate will be completed as quickly as humanly possible.3. If certified copies of the completed certificate are required at the point the permit is issued, the funeral director or embalmer must complete an application and pay fees as set forth in R. S. 40:40.La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-12701
Promulgated by the Department Of Health and Human Resources, Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, LR 13:246 (April 1987).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:5, R.S. 40:34, and R.S. 40:40.