Any existing burial society licensed and operating in this Commonwealth that is an unincorporated association may be incorporated under the provisions of Article 3 (§ 13.1-818 et seq.) of Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 and, except as otherwise provided in this title, shall be subject to all the general restrictions and shall have all the general powers imposed and conferred upon such corporations by law. All burial societies shall be under the supervision and control of the Commission.
Code 1950, §§ 38-145, 38-146; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-551; 1956, c. 431; 1986, c. 562.
Structure Code of Virginia
§ 38.2-4000. Societies to which chapter applies
§ 38.2-4001. Society may be incorporated
§ 38.2-4002. Continuation of existing societies
§ 38.2-4003. Licensing of additional societies prohibited
§ 38.2-4004. What laws applicable
§ 38.2-4005. License may be renewed annually
§ 38.2-4007. Adoption of bylaws
§ 38.2-4008. Fidelity bond required
§ 38.2-4009. Inspection of books and papers
§ 38.2-4010. Accumulation of reserve for an emergency fund
§ 38.2-4011. Maintenance of reserve for an emergency fund
§ 38.2-4012. Disposition of reserve for an emergency fund; discontinuance of business; receiver
§ 38.2-4013. Certificates of membership
§ 38.2-4014. Required grace period
§ 38.2-4015. Certificate to specify amount of payment and when to be paid
§ 38.2-4016. Payments become liens on society's property
§ 38.2-4017. Notice of assessment
§ 38.2-4018. Liability on officers and directors for failing to levy assessments
§ 38.2-4020. When certificate invalid
§ 38.2-4021. Interest in benefits; assignability; liability to attachment, etc.
§ 38.2-4022. Certain contracts with undertakers, etc., forbidden