Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 7745

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 7745 - Presenting of copy of preneed agreement to survivor of deceased

Every funeral establishment shall present to the survivor of the deceased who is handling the funeral arrangements or the responsible party a copy of any preneed agreement which has been signed and paid for in full, or in part by, or on behalf of the deceased and is in the possession of the funeral establishment. The copy may be presented in person, by certified mail, or by facsimile transmission, as agreed upon by the survivor of the deceased or the responsible party. A funeral establishment that knowingly fails to present a preneed agreement to the survivor of the deceased or the responsible party shall be liable for a civil fine equal to three times the cost of the preneed agreement, or one thousand dollars ($1,000), whichever is greater.

Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 7745

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1151, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 1997.