It shall be unlawful for any insurer to designate in any policy, contract, certificate, or otherwise the person, firm, or corporation to conduct the funeral of the insured; or to organize, promote, or operate any enterprise or plan; or to enter into any contract with such insured or with any other person, which plan or contract tends to limit or restrict the freedom of choice in the open market of the person or persons having the legal right of such choice regarding contracts, purchases, and arrangements with reference to any part of a funeral service for such insured.
History. Code 1933, § 56-9902, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 33.
Cross references.
Declaration that contracts in general restraint of trade are contrary to public policy, § 13-8-2 .
Funeral directors, and embalmers, T. 43, C. 18.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 33-1-4. Use of Existing Forms and Filings
§ 33-1-5. Provisions of Title Relating to Particular Matters to Prevail Over General Provisions
§ 33-1-6. Requirements for Action as Insurer Generally
§ 33-1-7. Issuance or Delivery of Policy in Violation of Title
§ 33-1-8. Making of False Statements; Reporting of Such Statements
§ 33-1-9. Insurance Fraud; Venue; Penalty; Exemption
§ 33-1-9.1. Crimes of Staging a Collision or Filing a Fraudulent Claim; Penalty
§ 33-1-10. Limitations Upon Right to Choose Funeral Services for Insured
§ 33-1-14. Regulation of Certain Persons Providing Coverage for Medical or Dental Services
§ 33-1-15. Affidavit That Insured’s Motor Vehicle Stolen
§ 33-1-17. Special Insurance Fraud Fund
§ 33-1-18. Housing Tax Credit for Qualified Projects; Rules and Regulations
§ 33-1-20. Health Care Sharing Ministry
§ 33-1-22. English Language Version of Policy Controls
§ 33-1-23. Establishment of Exchange
§ 33-1-24. Insurance Requirements for Transportation Network Companies and Their Drivers