497.265 – Annual license fees.
497.265 Annual license fees.— (1) The department shall collect from each cemetery company operating under the provisions of this chapter an annual license fee as follows: (a) For a cemetery with less than $25,000 annual gross sales……….$250. (b) For a cemetery with at least $25,000 but less than $100,000 annual gross sales……….$350. (c) For a cemetery with annual gross sales […]
497.281 – Licensure of brokers of burial rights.
497.281 Licensure of brokers of burial rights.— (1)(a) No person shall receive compensation to act as a third party to the sale or transfer of three or more burial rights in a 12-month period unless the person pays a license fee as determined by licensing authority rule but not to exceed $250 and is licensed with the […]
497.266 – Care and maintenance trust fund; remedy of department for noncompliance.
497.266 Care and maintenance trust fund; remedy of department for noncompliance.— (1) A cemetery company may not establish a cemetery, or operate a cemetery if already established, without providing for the future care and maintenance of the cemetery, for which a care and maintenance trust fund shall be established, to be known as “the care and maintenance […]
497.282 – Disclosure of information to public.
497.282 Disclosure of information to public.—A licensee offering to provide burial rights, merchandise, or services to the public shall: (1) Provide by telephone, upon request, accurate information regarding the retail prices of burial merchandise and services offered for sale by the licensee. (2) Fully disclose all regularly offered services and merchandise prior to the selection of burial services […]
497.260 – Cemeteries; exemption; investigation and mediation.
497.260 Cemeteries; exemption; investigation and mediation.— (1) The provisions of this chapter relating to cemeteries and all rules adopted pursuant thereto shall apply to all cemeteries except for: (a) Religious institution cemeteries of less than 5 acres which provide only single-level ground burial. (b) County and municipal cemeteries. (c) Community and nonprofit association cemeteries which provide only single-level ground burial […]
497.261 – Existing companies, effect of this chapter.
497.261 Existing companies, effect of this chapter.—Cemetery companies existing on October 1, 1993, shall continue in full force and effect but shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 6, ch. 59-363; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 7, 39, 40, ch. 80-238; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. […]
497.262 – Duty of care and maintenance of licensed cemetery.
497.262 Duty of care and maintenance of licensed cemetery.—Every cemetery company or other entity responsible for the care and maintenance of a licensed cemetery in this state shall ensure that the grounds, structures, and other improvements of the cemetery are well cared for and maintained in a proper and dignified condition. The licensing authority shall adopt […]
497.263 – Cemetery companies; license required; licensure requirements and procedures.
497.263 Cemetery companies; license required; licensure requirements and procedures.— (1) LICENSE REQUIRED.—No person may operate a cemetery without first obtaining a license under this section, unless specifically exempted from this chapter. (2) APPLICATION PROCEDURES.— (a) A person seeking a cemetery license under this section shall apply for such licensure using forms and procedures prescribed by rule. (b) The applicant shall […]