1. (1) When there is a closure of a mortuary, branch establishment, or crematory, in addition to the requirements in ARM 24.147.407, the owner must:

   1. (a) notify all preneed funeral arrangement purchasers prior to closure or change of ownership; and
   2. (b) within 30 days of the closure, notify the board that the purchasers have been notified of the closure.

2. (2) When there is change of ownership of a mortuary, branch establishment, or crematory, the following must occur within 30 days of the change of ownership:

   1. (a) the previous owner must notify the board that the new owner has been informed of all existing preneed agreements and monies held in trust; and

   2. (b) the new owner must:

      1. (i) notify all preneed funeral arrangement purchasers of the change of ownership; and
      2. (ii) notify the board that all purchasers have been notified of the change of ownership.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-19-202, 37-19-807, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-19-402, 37-19-403, 37-19-703, 37-19-807, 37-19-823, 37-19-827, 37-19-828, MCA

History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 670, Eff. 4/18/20.