Bill Text: VA SB831 | 2018 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Funeral services; acceptance of third-party-provided caskets.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-19 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0378) [SB831 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-SB831-Chaptered.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 54.1-2808.3 as follows:
§54.1-2808.3. Acceptance of third-party-provided caskets.
When arrangements for funeral services have been made with a licensed funeral service establishment, funeral service licensees shall accept caskets provided by third parties in accordance with 16 C.F.R. Part 453, Funeral Industry Practices, Federal Trade Commission.