Okla. Stat. tit. 8, § 8-1a: Burial charges - Failure to pay
Where this section sits in the code
- OK Code
- Title 8
Every cemetery in this state shall have the power to establish
and impose reasonable charges for the burial of persons in the
cemetery, unless prohibited by law. Failure to pay such charges
shall be a misdemeanor and upon conviction be punishable by a fine
of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). The provisions of this section
shall not authorize a cemetery other than those cemeteries owned,
maintained or operated by municipalities in this state to impose
additional charges not specifically authorized by written contract
upon any person for burial if said cemetery has already sold the
cemetery lot where such burial is to occur.
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