(a) A person, firm, association, copartnership, corporation, company, or other organization shall not organize, operate, or in any way solicit members for a burial association, or for participation in any plan, scheme, or device similar to burial associations, except in the manner provided by this chapter and the rules promulgated by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services.
(b) Any person, firm, association, copartnership, corporation, company, or other organization violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Chapter 78 - Burial Associations
§ 23-78-103. Chapter exclusive authority
§ 23-78-109. Burial associations under authority, supervision, and control of board
§ 23-78-110. Certificate of authority
§ 23-78-111. Fees — Oath at payment
§ 23-78-112. Certificate for benefits — Issuance
§ 23-78-113. Agent's license required
§ 23-78-114. False claim, promise, or representation of agent
§ 23-78-116. Membership dues and assessments
§ 23-78-117. Books, records, accounts, and documents — Inspection and audit
§ 23-78-118. Books — False entries prohibited
§ 23-78-119. Records — Failure to maintain
§ 23-78-120. Semiannual reports
§ 23-78-122. Disposition of collections
§ 23-78-123. Disposition of fees and charges
§ 23-78-124. Revocation of certificate, license, charter, etc. — Hearing
§ 23-78-125. Revocation of certificate, license, charter, etc. — Appeal
§ 23-78-126. Plan for excess financial resources — Approval required