Chapter XIII

A. The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of the board meetings and proceedings. The board may vary, modify, or deviate from such rules of order whenever it shall deem it necessary or advisable to do so. Notes La. Admin. Code…

A. In computing a period of time allowed or prescribed by these rules, by law or by order of the board, the date of the act, event or default after which the period begins to run is not to be included. The last day of the period is to be included, unless it is a legal holiday or …

A. These rules may be amended, and any such amendments shall become effective, in accordance with and as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XIII-311 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Cemetery Board, LR 1:520 (December 1975), a…

A. The board may initiate proceedings for the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of any rule. Such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. B. The board will maintain a list of persons who have made timely requests for advance notice of …

A. Any interested person may petition the board requesting the adoption, promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule. The petition shall be filed by mailing same to the board at its administrative office in the parish of Jefferson. B. A petition filed in accordance with this Sec…

A. All applications for any certificate of authority or license shall be submitted to and filed with the board at its administrative office in the parish of Jefferson, and must be accompanied by the charge, fee, or other sum provided for in the Louisiana Cemetery Act. Payment of …

A. Each cemetery authority or person seeking an exemption under R.S. 8:78 shall make an application in the manner prescribed by the board. Such application shall include a complete explanation justifying the exemption. B. Upon the board's determination that a cemetery authority o…

A. The applicant shall prepare and file all applications on the forms prescribed by the board and in accordance with the instructions issued by the board. B. The forms and instructions shall be prescribed by the board and shall contain such instructions and require such informati…

A. A certificate of authority or license shall be valid for the period of time stated thereon unless it shall have been sooner suspended or revoked. Each certificate of authority for the operation of a cemetery must be displayed on the premises of the cemetery authority, and each…

A. If the director or directors designee refuses to grant or renew any certificate of authority to engage in the business of a cemetery, or the applicant has unresolved or outstanding violations of title 8 or these rules and/or is subject to a pending investigation for violation …

A. Upon receipt of information that may constitute grounds for revocation, suspension, annulment, or withdrawal of a certificate of authority, the board shall comply with the provisions of Title 8, Administrative Procedure Act, and these rules regarding the revocation, suspension…

A. Every cemetery or cemetery authority, whether holding a certificate of authority or not, shall maintain accurate, complete, and legible records of any books, contracts, records, or documents pertaining to, prepared in, or generated by, the cemetery including, but not limited t…

A. Upon the change of ownership or control of a cemetery or cemetery authority, the records referenced in Section 901 shall be provided to the transferee. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XIII-903 Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Cemetery Board, LR 39:2742 (October 201…

A. All records pertaining to the operation and business of a cemetery shall be available for inspection by the board at any time during regular business hours. The records shall be available for inspection at the cemetery or at a location designated by the board. Notes La. Admin.…

A. All records pertaining to the operation and business of a cemetery shall be preserved until the obligation pursuant thereto is fulfilled. Following the fulfillment of any obligation, these records shall be subject to the retention schedule set forth in Subsections B and C of t…

A. All contracts for cemetery spaces, interment rights, or cemetery related merchandise and services shall be in writing and written in clear and understandable language. All such contracts shall be sequentially numbered and entered into a sales journal numerically. B. All contra…