§ 43-8B-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Cemeterians Board Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-8B-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 1087, § 8/HB 910.
§ 43-8B-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the State Board of Cemeterians established by this chapter. “Cemeterian” means a person registered as a cemetery owner pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 10 or a cemetery manager. “Cemetery” means a cemetery as defined in Chapter 14 of Title 10. History. Code 1981, § 43-8B-2 […]
§ 43-8B-3. Declaration of Purpose
The practice of the profession of a cemeterian, as defined in this chapter, is declared to be a business or profession affecting the public interest and involving the health and safety of the public. History. Code 1981, § 43-8B-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 1087, § 8/HB 910.
§ 43-8B-4. Establishment of State Board of Cemeterians
There shall be established in the Office of the Secretary of State the State Board of Cemeterians to be constituted as provided in this chapter with the powers, duties, and authority vested in such board by this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-8B-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 1087, § 8/HB 910.
§ 43-8B-5. Number and Terms of Members; Appointments; Vacancies; Removal
The board shall consist of six members who shall be practicing cemeterians with a minimum of five years of experience and one member who shall have no connection whatsoever with the cemetery profession but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection concerns. The members of the board shall be […]
§ 43-8B-6. Election of President of Board; Meetings; Reimbursement; Inspectors
The board shall each year elect from its members a president whose term shall be one year and who shall serve during the period for which elected and until a successor shall be elected. The board shall meet at least yearly and more often as the proper and efficient discharge of its duties may require. […]
§ 43-8B-7. Powers and Duties; Rules and Regulations; Seal
For the purpose of better protection of life and health the board is authorized: To fix and prescribe minimum standards of general appearance of cemeteries; To undertake such other duties and to exercise such other powers as may from time to time be prescribed by law; To adopt a common seal; and To make and […]
§ 43-8B-8. Investigation and Review of Complaints
Any complaints received by the board shall be investigated within 30 days of receipt. If such investigation shows that there may be a violation of Code Section 10-14-17 or 10-14-18 or any felony violation of state or federal criminal law, there shall be an affirmative obligation on behalf of the board to provide notice of […]