§ 1a. Burial charges--Failure to pay
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 8. Cemeteries
8 Okl.St.Ann. § 1a
§ 1a. Burial charges--Failure to pay
Every cemetery in this state shall have the power to establish and impose reasonable charges for the burial of persons in the cemetery, unless prohibited by law. Failure to pay such charges shall be a misdemeanor and upon conviction be punishable by a fine of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). The provisions of this section shall not authorize a cemetery other than those cemeteries owned, maintained or operated by municipalities in this state to impose additional charges not specifically authorized by written contract upon any person for burial if said cemetery has already sold the cemetery lot where such burial is to occur.
Credits
Laws 1983, c. 299, § 1, emerg. eff. June 24, 1983.
8 Okl. St. Ann. § 1a, OK ST T. 8 § 1a
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 125 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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