Section 331-12-4 - Safety of drivers and passengers in multipurpose funeral vehiclesMultipurpose funeral vehicles used to transport dead human bodies or human remains must meet the following requirements:
A. If a platform is used, the following apply:1. The platform must be securely attached to the floor of the vehicle when the vehicle is in transit; and2. The platform must be on a plane level to the vehicle floor and below the hinge point to the driver and front passenger seats.B. If a raised platform is used, the following apply:1. The raised platform must be securely attached to vehicle when the vehicle is in transit;2. The raised platform must be located behind the passenger seat only; and3. The passenger seat must remain empty.C. Multi-purpose funeral vehicles owned or leased by funeral establishments or funeral practitioners must comply with Sections 4(A) and 4(B) as soon as practicable but no later than five years from the effective date of this chapter.D. To reduce the risk of driver or passenger injury, a licensee shall make a good faith effort to secure any transportation equipment and cargo stored in the back of the vehicle with tiedowns such as padded lines, rope, strapping, synthetic webbing or cordage, or other attachment or fastening devices. Funeral establishments shall be responsible for providing tiedowns for this purpose.02-331 C.M.R. ch. 12, § 4