Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1402 – Solicitation of prearranged funerals and funeral business prohibited
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Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1402
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Funeral establishment: means every place or premises devoted to or used in the care and preparation for the funeral and burial of human remains or maintained for the convenience of the bereaved for viewing or other services in connection with the human remains or as the office or place for carrying on the profession of funeral service. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1400
No funeral home, funeral establishment or person holding a license under this chapter shall as, or through, an agent or principal solicit a prearranged funeral service or plan for any person or persons. “Prearranged funeral service or plan” shall mean any funeral service or plan which is arranged, planned or determined prior to the demise of a person or persons for whom the funeral service is to be performed. Funeral homes, funeral establishments and licensees under this chapter may enter into contracts or agreements for prearranged funeral services or plans provided that they do not in any manner either as, or through, principals or agents solicit such contract or agreement.
No funeral home, funeral establishment or person licensed under this chapter shall pay or cause to be paid, directly or indirectly, any money or other thing of value to a person not responsible for payment for the funeral as a commission or gratuity for the securing of business for such funeral home, establishment or licensee.
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 1983, c. 413, §55 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 413, §55 (AMD).