§ 65-62 – Individual contracts for care and maintenance.
65-62. Individual contracts for care and maintenance. At the time of making a sale or receiving the initial deposit hereunder, the cemetery company shall deliver to the person to whom such sale is made, or who makes such deposit, an instrument in writing which shall specifically state that the net income of the care and […]
§ 65-63 – Requirements for perpetual care fund.
65-63. Requirements for perpetual care fund. A cemetery company may not cause or permit advertising of a perpetual care fund in connection with the sale or offer for sale of its property unless the amount deposited in the fund is at least one hundred dollars ($100.00) or ten percent (10%) of the retail sale price, […]
§ 65-64 – Deposits to perpetual care fund.
65-64. Deposits to perpetual care fund. (a) Deposits to the care and maintenance trust fund must be made by the cemetery company holding title to the subject cemetery lands on or before the last day of the calendar month following the calendar month in which final payment is received as provided herein; however the entire […]
§ 65-65 – Trust fund; financial reports.
65-65. Trust fund; financial reports. Within 60 days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year of the cemetery company, the trustee shall furnish adequate financial reports with respect to the care fund on forms provided by the Commission. However, the Commission may require the trustee to make such additional financial reports as it […]
§ 65-53 – Powers.
65-53. Powers. In addition to other powers conferred by this Article, the Cemetery Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To employ staff, including legal counsel, as may be necessary to perform its duties and determine the compensation of its employees. (2) To examine a cemetery company’s records when a person applies for […]
§ 65-53.1 – Inspectors.
65-53.1. Inspectors. (a) The Commission may appoint one or more agents who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission and who shall have the title "Inspector of the North Carolina Cemetery Commission." (b) To determine compliance with the provisions of this Article and regulations promulgated under this Article, inspectors may do the following: (1) […]
§ 65-54 – Annual budget of Commission; collection of funds.
65-54. Annual budget of Commission; collection of funds. The Commission shall prepare an annual budget and shall collect the sums of money required for this budget from yearly fees and from any other sources provided in this Article. On or before July 1 of each year, each licensed cemetery shall pay a license fee to […]
§ 65-54.1 – Commission records are confidential.
65-54.1. Commission records are confidential. Records, papers, and other documents containing information collected or compiled by the Commission, its members, or employees as a result of a complaint, investigation, inquiry, or interview in connection with an application for license, or in connection with a license holder’s professional ethics and conduct, shall not be considered public […]
§ 65-55 – License; cemetery company.
65-55. License; cemetery company. (a) No legal entity shall engage in the business of operating a cemetery company except as authorized by this Article and without first obtaining a license from the Commission. (b) Any legal entity wishing to establish a cemetery shall file a written application for authority with the Commission on forms provided […]
§ 65-56 – Existing companies; effect of Article.
65-56. Existing companies; effect of Article. Existing cemetery companies at the time of the adoption of this Chapter shall continue in full force and effect and be granted a license but shall hereafter be operated in accordance with the provisions of Article 9 of this Chapter. (1975, c. 768, s. 1.)