24.147.406    FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION REGULATIONS

(1) For the purpose of defining unprofessional conduct, the board adopts and incorporates by reference the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Industry Practice Rules, 16 CFR 453 (1997), known as "the funeral rule," which, in general, requires those who meet the FTC definition of "funeral provider" to furnish price information and make other affirmative disclosures to consumers. The FTC rules are available from the FTC web site at�www.ftc.gov�or at the board office at 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513.

(2) The "funeral rule" applies to any licensed person or licensed entity providing both "funeral goods" and "funeral services," as those terms are defined by the federal regulations and apply to both pre-need and at-need funeral arrangements.

(3) Licensees shall immediately report to the board any citations the licensee receives from the FTC.

(4) Price lists and completed Statements of Funeral Goods and Services Selected shall be maintained and available for inspection for three years from the date of the arrangement conference, rather than one year as contemplated by the FTC.

History: 37-1-136, 37-19-202, 37-19-403, MCA; IMP, 37-1-136, 37-19-403, MCA; NEW, 1998 MAR p. 2959, Eff. 11/6/98; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 1630, Eff. 6/30/00; TRANS, from Commerce, 2002 MAR p. 790; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 1191, Eff. 7/12/13.