Oklahoma Statutes
Title 8. Cemeteries
§8-230.1. Dissolution of burial association.

A. At a meeting of the burial association held in accordance with the bylaws of such association, the burial association may vote to dissolve the association.

B. Upon the affirmative order of the burial association, the burial association shall be deemed dissolved. The board of directors of the burial association shall file notice of such dissolution with the Secretary of State.
C. All debts, liabilities and obligations of the association shall be paid and discharged upon the dissolution of the burial association. The association shall issue a certificate of guarantee for the full amount of the policy to each beneficiary. The certificate of guarantee may be redeemed for goods and services only at the time the death of the beneficiary occurs and shall not be redeemed for cash.
D. Upon filing with the Secretary of State of notice of dissolution, the association shall cease to carry on its business except insofar as may be necessary for the winding up thereof.
E. Each member of the burial association shall be notified of the dissolution of the association.
F. The Oklahoma State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors shall be provided notice within ten (10) days of the dissolution of any association. A list of all members who have been provided certificates of guarantee shall be provided to the Oklahoma State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors and will be maintained in the records of the Oklahoma State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
G. Upon request of notice of dissolution and compliance with the provisions of this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of dissolution for the association.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 147, § 3, eff. July 1, 1992.

Structure Oklahoma Statutes

Oklahoma Statutes

Title 8. Cemeteries

§8-1. Laws governing - Powers and duties.

§8-1a. Burial charges - Failure to pay.

§8-2. Fraternal and church cemeteries.

§8-3. Real estate-Limitation on amount-Sale of lots-Other property-Application of income.

§8-3.1. Definitions.

§8-4. Surveys - Plat - Acknowledgment - Recording - Fee.

§8-5. Powers.

§8-6. Lots - Inalienability - Descent - Release of interests.

§8-7. Exemptions.

§8-8. Appropriation of net proceeds from lot sales.

§8-9. Retention of portion of proceeds by benevolent, religious and charitable institutions.

§8-10. Payment of debts and obligations.

§8-11. Rights of lot owners in old grounds.

§8-12. Election of officers - Votes and eligibility of lot owners - Control by original corporators or successors.

§8-13. Superintendent - Duties - Election - Term - Eligibility - Supervision and control - Salary.

§8-14. Trustees or directors - Regular meetings - Election of officers - Appropriation of lot sale proceeds - Special meetings.

§8-15. Members' meetings - Notices - Quorum - Special meetings.

§8-16. Trustees' or directors' powers and duties - Accounts - Regulations - Payment of debts - Application of lot sale proceeds.

§8-17. Investment of surplus funds - Tax exemption - Preservation of properties and funds.

§8-18. Violation of provisions - Penalties.

§8-31. Conveyance to Board of County Commissioners - Conveyance to corporation when formed.

§8-36. Refusal of interment because of race, color or national origin prohibited.

§8-37. Agreements void.

§8-88. Disposition of bodies of deceased inmates or patients of state institutions.

§8-88.1. Receipt of bodies by State Anatomical Board.

§8-142. Partial invalidity.

§8-143. Maintenance and improvement of certain cemeteries by county commissioners.

§8-144. Acceptance and use of monies and other items.

§8-181. Declaration of policy.

§8-182. Acquisition of existing cemeteries - Written reports - Hearings - Determination - Exceptions.

§8-183. Certificate of authority - Application - Investigation - Public hearing - Expenses.

§8-184. Penalty.

§8-185. Conveyance of county lands for cemetery purposes.

§8-186. Ingress to and egress from certain cemeteries.

§8-187. Abandoned cemetery on privately owned land - Visitation rights.

§8-188. Unused burial sites – Reversion to cemetery.

§8-201. Short title of Act.

§8-202. Definitions.

§8-203.1. State Burial Board abolished - Transfer of duties and authority to State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

§8-204. State Burial Board Administration and Enforcement Fund abolished - Transfer of funds.

§8-205. Exemption from insurance laws - Operating expenses and trust fund - Mutual character - Members - Articles of agreement - Fees and assessments.

§8-206. Investment of trust funds.

§8-207. Licenses.

§8-208. Burial agreements.

§8-209. Treasurer's bond.

§8-210. Reimbursement of trust fund.

§8-211. Inspections and examinations - Costs.

§8-212. Misrepresentations.

§8-213. Discrimination.

§8-214. Annual report - Annual license fee.

§8-215. Injunction against continuation of business.

§8-216. Application for receiver.

§8-217. Merger, consolidation or reinsurance.

§8-218. Burial agents, who are.

§8-219. Burial agent license - Necessity.

§8-220. Application for burial agent license and proceedings thereon.

§8-221. Issuance of agent's licenses on association's application - Fee - Renewals.

§8-222. Revocation or refusal to renew agent's license.

§8-223. Procedure for revocation or refusal to renew agent's license.

§8-224. Burial agreements issued only through resident agents.

§8-225. Solicitors deemed agents of association.

§8-226. Depositions, witnesses and evidence.

§8-227. Application of law to existing associations.

§8-228. Foreign associations or corporations.

§8-229. Rules and regulations.

§8-230. Effective date - Exemption of certain existing associations - Bond of Treasurer.

§8-230.1. Dissolution of burial association.

§8-230.2. Dissolution of unincorporated burial association.

§8-231. Violations of act - Punishment.