PURPOSE: This rule explains the provider’s obligation for a change in seller affiliation under a preneed contract.

1. (1) After initial application, if there is a change in seller affiliation, the provider shall provide written notice to the board, pursuant to section 436.420.3, RSMo, that the provider has authorized a new seller to designate the provider on the seller’s preneed contracts. This notice shall be provided to the board within fifteen (15) days after the provider authorizes the seller to act, and the notice shall contain, at least:

   1. (A) Name and address of the provider;
   2. (B) License number of the provider;
   3. (C) Name and address of the seller; and
   4. (D) Effective date of the authorization or agreement.
2. (2) This notice may be provided to the board electronically, but the original signed document shall be provided to the board by mail or hand delivery.

AUTHORITY: sections 333.325.4, 333.340, and 436.520, RSMo Supp. 2009.* Emergency rule filed Dec. 4, 2009, effective Dec. 14, 2009, expired June 11, 2010. Original rule filed Dec. 4, 2009, effective June 30, 2010. *Original authority: 333.325, RSMo 2009; 333.340, RSMo 2009; and 436.520, RSMo 2009.