La. Rev. Stat. § 8:71

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Proof of applicant's compliance with law, rules, and regulations; financial responsibility and reputation

Official statutory text

The board, by a majority vote of its members, shall determine that the applicant and its officers, directors, owners, and managerial personnel are financially responsible, trustworthy, and have good personal and business reputations, in order that only cemeteries of permanent benefit to the community in which they are located will be established in this state. The board may require such proof as it deems advisable concerning the compliance by such applicant with all of the laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders applicable to it. If the board refuses to grant an applicant a certificate of authority, it shall inform the applicant in writing by registered or certified mail of the reasons therefor, and the applicant shall be entitled to a hearing if requested by the applicant in writing within thirty days of receipt of the denial. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 1980, No. 428, §1; Acts 2023, No. 381, §1.

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