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2019 Statute



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16-326.Same; redeposit of improperly paid moneys by trustee; attorney general initiate an accounting at request of secretary of state; plan to correct deficiencies. (a) In the event the secretary of state determines that moneys have been improperly paid by the trustee to the cemetery corporation during the period covered by the audit, then the secretary may order the cemetery corporation to redeposit to the trust such moneys improperly withdrawn within 60 days.

(b) The attorney general, at the request of the secretary of state, may initiate an action for an accounting of the cemetery merchandise trust fund by the trustee.

(c) If it is determined that the cemetery merchandise trust fund is underfunded due to inadequate deposits or unauthorized distributions, the cemetery corporation may propose and implement a plan for correcting the fund's deficiencies, subject to the approval of the secretary of state.

(d) In addition to other provisions and authority granted under law, the secretary of state shall have the authority to equitably resolve the results of an audit.

History: L. 1982, ch. 96, § 7; L. 2010, ch. 82, § 2; Apr. 15.



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