This chapter shall not apply to any labor union or labor union organization, whether organized in this state or not, making contracts with its members to pay money or provide funeral expenses in the event of the death of any member or any member's family. Nor shall it apply to any duly organized fraternal order making contracts with its bona fide members to pay money or provide funeral expenses in the event of the death of any such bona fide members, provided such fraternal organization do not make such contracts for profit. Nor shall it apply to any duly organized church or church associations or societies making such contracts with its bona fide members only, and not making such contracts for profit.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 37 - Burial Associations
§ 83-37-1. Unlawful unless organized under this chapter
§ 83-37-3. Method of organization
§ 83-37-5. Articles of incorporation; restriction on formation of new companies
§ 83-37-7. Foreign corporations admitted
§ 83-37-9. Corporate contract forms and rate schedules to be filed
§ 83-37-11. Classes of burial associations
§ 83-37-13. Standard contract provisions
§ 83-37-15. Conditions for certain contracts
§ 83-37-23. Cancellation of license
§ 83-37-25. Fiscal examinations
§ 83-37-27. Licenses issued as of March 1st; term
§ 83-37-29. Penalties; funding of agency expenses; deposit of monies into State General Fund