Michigan Compiled Laws
Article 18 - (339.1801...339.1812)
Section 339.1811 - Purchase of Vault or Similar Receptacle as Condition to Burial Prohibited; Discrimination; Right to Require Vault Not Impaired.

Sec. 1811.
(1) The purchase of a vault or similar receptacle designed or intended to enclose or receive a casket, coffin, or other similar container from a particular individual, partnership, association, or corporation shall not be required as a condition to burial in a cemetery in this state. There shall not be a discrimination by price, burial fee, or otherwise by reason of a failure to purchase the vault or similar receptacle from or under the direction of the cemetery or the owner of the cemetery.
(2) This section shall not limit the right of a cemetery to require the use of a vault in a burial in the cemetery.
History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 Popular Name: Act 299

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Chapter 339 - Occupational Code

Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)

Article 18 - (339.1801...339.1812)

Section 339.1801 - Definitions.

Section 339.1802 - Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science; Creation.

Section 339.1803 - Placing Chemical on or in Dead Human Body by Unlicensed Individual as Violation; Article Inapplicable to Resident Trainee or Student; License Required for Practice of Embalming.

Section 339.1804 - Funeral Establishment; Individuals Required to Be License Holder for Practice of Mortuary Science; Funeral Establishment Use of Name After Death or Retirement of Member.

Section 339.1805 - Authorized Activities of Licensee.

Section 339.1806 - Practice of Mortuary Science; License; Requirements; Establishment License; Ownership Interests; Inspection; Revocation or Cancellation of License; Reporting Change in Ownership or Location; Reciprocity.

Section 339.1806a - Practice of Mortuary Science; Issuance of Courtesy License; Requirements; Validity; Conduct; Prohibitions; Restrictions; "Courtesy License" Defined.

Section 339.1806b - Continuing Education Requirements.

Section 339.1807 - Holder of License for Practice of Mortuary Science; Registration With City or Village Registrar; Transportation Permit; Receiving Dead Human Body for Shipment or Transportation; Shipping Dead Human Body for Anatomical Purpose.

Section 339.1808 - Resident Trainee; License; Qualifications; Service; Notice; Reports; Statement; Supervision.

Section 339.1809 - Funeral Establishment; Ownership and Management by License Holder; Requirements; Waiver for Management of More Than 1 Funeral Establishment; Revocation of License; Management of Branch Establishment; Inspection of Premises; Prepara...

Section 339.1809a - Disposition of Unclaimed Cremated Remains; Immunity From Liability; Definitions.

Section 339.1809b - Determination of Unclaimed Cremated Remains as Veteran; Disposition; Immunity From Liability.

Section 339.1810 - Prohibited Conduct; Penalties; Rules; Training Employees.

Section 339.1811 - Purchase of Vault or Similar Receptacle as Condition to Burial Prohibited; Discrimination; Right to Require Vault Not Impaired.

Section 339.1812 - Owning or Conducting Cemetery or Burial Ground and Owning or Maintaining Funeral Establishment Prohibited; Exception; Owning or Conducting Funeral Establishment on Property Owned or Leased by Cemetery Prohibited; Owner of Private B...