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Please note: For purposes of this survey, "cemetery operators" refers to those who have day-to-day management responsibilities for running a cemetery. |
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Other than rules or regulations that generally apply to all businesses, does your state have rules or regulations in place that specifically address cemeteries? | ||
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| 1. | Yes (Continue with question 2.) | ||
| 2. | No (Click here to go to question 23.) | ||
| 3. | No response (Click here to go to question 23.) | ||
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Are all cemeteries within your state subject to regulation by your state? | ||
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| 1. | Yes (Click here to go to question 3.) | ||
| 2. | No (Continue with question 2a.) | ||
| 3. | No response (Click here to go to question 3.) | ||
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2a. What types of cemeteries are exempt from regulation? |
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Does your state maintain data on the number of cemeteries that operate in your state? | ||
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| 1. | Yes (Continue with question 4.) | ||
| 2. | No (Click here to go to question 6.) | ||
| 3. | No response (Click here to go to question 6.) | ||
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Approximately how many cemeteries currently operate in your state? (Enter number. Please enter numbers only. Do not enter commas, letters, or words. If number is unknown, leave space blank.) |
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Approximately how many of these cemeteries are subject to regulation by your state? (Enter number. Please enter numbers only. Do not enter commas, letters, or words. If number is unknown, leave space blank.) |
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Have any legislative or regulatory changes been proposed or enacted in your state since January 1, 2000 that are directed at cemeteries? | ||
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| 1. | Yes (Continue with question 7.) | ||
| 2. | No (Click here to go to question 9.) | ||
| 3. | No response (Click here to go to question 9.) | ||
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Please indicate what the legislative or regulatory changes involved. | ||
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| 1. | Stricter licensing requirements for cemetery operators | ||
| 2. | Stricter licensing requirements for cemeteries | ||
| 3. | Stricter inspection requirements for cemeteries | ||
| 4. | Change in the state's regulatory organization | ||
| 5. | Enhanced consumer protections | ||
| 6. | Other - Please describe in question 7a. below: | ||
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7a. If you answered "Other" in question 7 above, please enter your description below. |
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Please indicate how these proposals for legislative or regulatory changes came about. | ||
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| 1. | Accounts of desecration of human remains or other mismanagement | ||
| 2. | Accounts of fraud or deceptive practices | ||
| 3. | Lobbying efforts of consumer groups | ||
| 4. | Lobbying efforts of the death care industry | ||
| 5. | Proposals from state regulatory agencies | ||
| 6. | Other - Please describe below: | ||
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8a. If you answered "Other" in question 8 above, please enter your description below. |
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