Montana Code 37-19-803. Application of this part — exceptions
37-19-803. Application of this part — exceptions. (1) This part applies to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-19-803
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)all cemeteries and burial grounds located in the state of Montana unless the cemetery is owned and operated by:
(i)a church or similar religious organization;
(ii)a municipality or county government;
(iii)a family, as a private family burial ground where lots are not offered for sale; or
(iv)a community nonprofit association in which persons other than the bookkeeper and maintenance crew are not entitled to receive any pecuniary profit; and
(b)trust funds established for:
(i)cemetery perpetual care and maintenance funds; and
(ii)contracted prearranged funeral or related services under a preneed contract.
(2)This part does not apply to contracts for prearranged funeral or related services funded through insurance.