ARM 24.147.1506. PRENEED AGREEMENTS – NOTIFICATION OF CLOSURE OR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP – MORTUARY, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, OR CREMATORY

(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: (a) notify all preneed funeral arrangement purchasers prior to closure or change of ownership; and (b) within 30 days of the closure, notify the board that the purchasers have been notified of the closure. (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: (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 (b) the new owner must: (i) notify all preneed funeral arrangement purchasers of the change of ownership; and (ii) notify the board that all purchasers have been notified of the change of ownership.