37-18-16. Veterans' service organization reimbursement

37-18-16. Veterans' service organization reimbursement 1. As used in this section, a "funeral service" includes a: a. Folding of the flag; b. Presentation of the flag; c. Presentation of the state coin; d. Playing of taps; and e. Three volley salute. 2. The department shall administer a program to reimburse a veterans' service organization for providing a funeral service at a military honors funeral. 3. Upon the request of a veterans' service organization, the department shall reimburse up to fifty dollars to one veterans' service organization per funeral for providing a funeral service during a military honors funeral. If a veterans' service organization has received federal reimbursement for providing a funeral service for a military honors funeral, the veterans' service organization may not apply for reimbursement under this section. 4. The veterans' service organization may authorize the playing of taps on a ceremonial bugle or a high-quality recording during a military honors funeral held in this state for a deceased veteran.