§ 63-1-324.2. Unlawful acts - Penalties.  


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  • A.  It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any of the following specified acts in relation to disinterment permits issued by this state:

    1.  Create, issue, or present a fictitious disinterment permit;

    2.  Apply for a disinterment permit under false pretenses;

    3.  Alter information contained on a disinterment permit;

    4.  Obtain, display or represent a disinterment permit for the purpose of fraud;

    5.  Make a false statement or knowingly conceal a material fact or otherwise commit fraud in an application for a disinterment permit; or

    6.  Reinter the remains in a location other than that specified on the permit.

    B.  A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor for a first offense and, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).  Any second or subsequent offense shall constitute a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine of up to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term of not more than two (2) years, or both.

Added by Laws 2011, c. 105, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.