Final Disposition as Defined in Chapter 193

PURPOSE: This rule explains that the use of the term “final disposition” in Chapter 333, RSMo, and sections 436.400 to 436.525, RSMo, relating to preneed, shall be consistent with the definition of the term in Chapter 193, RSMo. (1) For purposes of Chapter 333, RSMo, and sections 436.400 to 436.525, RSMo, relating to preneed, final disposition is defined in accordance with the definition contained in section 193.015(5), RSMo. (2) Use of the term final disposition in Chapter 333, RSMo, and sections 436.400 to 436.525, RSMo, relating to preneed, is consistent with its use in Chapter 193, RSMo. AUTHORITY: sections 333.011(10), 333.340, 436.405, and 436.520, RSMo 2016, and section 193.015, RSMo Supp. 2025.* Emergency rule filed Dec. 4, 2009, effective Dec. 14, 2009, expired June 11, 2010. Original rule filed Dec. 4, 2009, effective June 30, 2010. Amended: Filed June 12, 2019, effective Dec. 30, 2019. Amended: Filed Dec. 30, 2025, effective June 30, 2026. *Original authority: 193.015, RSMo 1984, amended 2005, 2015, 2019; 333.011, RSMo 1965, amended 2007, 2008, 2009; 333.340, RSMo 2009; 436.405, RSMo 2009, amended 2011; and 436.520, RSMo 2009.