N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-11.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:36-11.17 - Records provided to the Board and to successors in interest

(a) A copy of the Preneed Ledger required to be maintained by N.J.A.C. 13:36-11.16(a) shall be provided to the Executive Director of the Board by the manager or owner of the registered mortuary immediately upon:

1. The discontinuation of business in accordance with 13:36-5.14;

2. Within 10 days of the death of a licensee or owner in accordance with 13:36-4.12; or

3. Within 10 days of filing of any form of bankruptcy by the provider or the owner of the registered mortuary.

(b) Upon request, any records required to be maintained by 13:36-11.16 shall be made available to the Board and its Executive Director upon:

1. Any change in ownership of a registered mortuary as defined by 13:36-4.5;

2. Any change of managers as defined by 13:36-4.8(c) and (d);

3. The transfer of a funeral establishment to a new location as defined by 13:36-5.3(b); or

4. For any other reason deemed appropriate by the Board or its Executive Director.

(c) Whenever the records required to be maintained by 13:36-11.16 are moved from a provider's existing registered mortuary, the provider shall notify the Board immediately of the new location of the records and of the identity of the person responsible for their safekeeping.

(d) The records required to be maintained by 13:36-11.16 shall be made available by the manager, provider, or owner of the registered mortuary to any person or entity assuming a new ownership interest, or a part thereof, or any person newly assuming the position of manager, at least 10 days prior to such change in ownership or manager, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties.

(e) When a provider or owner of the registered mortuary files for any form of bankruptcy the manager shall immediately furnish the records required to be maintained pursuant to 13:36-11.16 to the trustee in bankruptcy, together with a notification that the Preneed Ledger has been provided to the Board as required by (a) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-11.17

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 880(b), effective 6/3/2019