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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 5 - Businesses and Professions » Chapter 5-33.3 - Funeral Planning Agent Designation

Section 5-33.3-1. – Title.

§ 5-33.3-1. Title. This act may be known as the “Funeral Planning Agent Designation Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 196, § 2.

Section 5-33.3-2. – Definitions.

§ 5-33.3-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) “Funeral planning agent” means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age; who has been duly and lawfully designated, and who has accepted the designation, to act for the principal; and who has authority and responsibility to make all arrangements, regarding funeral preparation, […]

Section 5-33.3-3. – Designation of funeral planning agent.

§ 5-33.3-3. Designation of funeral planning agent. (a) Any individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and of sound mind is allowed to designate a primary funeral planning agent and alternate agent, if they wish. (b) All healthcare providers, as licensed under the provisions of chapter 29 or 37 of this title, […]

Section 5-33.3-4. – Form of designation.

§ 5-33.3-4. Form of designation. (a) The designation provided for in section 5-33.3-3 may be in substantially the following form: I, (PRINCIPAL), do hereby name and designate (PRIMARY AGENT) as my primary funeral planning agent, or if he/she is unwilling or incapable (ALTERNATE AGENT) as my alternate funeral planning agent, who shall have the sole […]