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Do sellers (to include companies and their sales persons) of pre-need funeral plans have to be licensed to operate within your state? | ||
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| 1. | Yes, all must be licensed (Click here to go to question 11.) | ||
| 2. | Some, but not all, must be licensed (Continue with question 10a.) | ||
| 3. | No, no license is required (Click here to go to question 13.) | ||
| 4. | No response (Click here to go to question 13.) | ||
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10a. What types of sellers (to include companies and their sales persons) of pre-need funeral plans do not have to be licensed to operate within your state? |
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What are the requirements for becoming a licensed seller (to include companies and their sales persons) of pre-need funeral plans in your state? | ||
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| 1. | Sales persons must pass a state examination | ||
| 2. | Sales persons must be associated with a licensed funeral home or cemetery | ||
| 3. | Sales persons must be licensed funeral directors/morticians | ||
| 4. | Sales persons must pass a criminal background check | ||
| 5. | Company must provide evidence that it is financially sound | ||
| 6. | Other - Please describe in question 11a. below: | ||
| 7. | There are no specific requirements | ||
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11a. If you answered "Other" in question 11 above, please enter your description below. |
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How often do licenses have to be renewed for sellers (to include companies and their sales persons) of pre-need funeral plans? | ||
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| 1. | More than once a year | ||
| 2. | At least once a year | ||
| 3. | Every 2 years | ||
| 4. | Between every 2 to 5 years | ||
| 5. | Greater than every 5 years | ||
| 6. | Licenses do not need to be renewed | ||
| 7. | Varies - describe in question 12a. below: | ||
| 8. | No response | ||
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12a. If the renewal period varies or differs for such factors as years of experience, please explain in the space provided below. |
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Does your state track violations of state rules or regulations involving sales of pre-need funeral plans? | ||
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| 1. | Yes (Continue with question 14.) | ||
| 2. | No (Click here to go to question 15.) | ||
| 3. | No response (Click here to go to question 15.) | ||
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Approximately how many violations of state rules or regulations involving
sales of pre-need funeral plans involving companies and sales
persons have there been since January 1, 2000? (Enter numbers. Please enter numbers only. Do not enter commas, letters, or words. If none, enter 0. If numbers are unknown, leave space blank.) |
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If available, number of violations specifically involving companies since January 1, 2000: |
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If available, number of violations specifically involving sales persons since January 1, 2000: |
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