There is more on Bereaved Consumers Protection act From Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush. Goals on the legislation include.
1. Stop Cemetery Salesman from stretching the truth.
2. Clear Record Keeping with Maps
3. Regulations to take effect 1 year after Bereaved Consumers Protection Act is passed.
4. Stiff violations for Offenders
Snippet From thonline.com
I want for this bill to stop cemetery salesmen from stretching the truth about which merchandise and services that consumers must purchase to satisfy state and local laws,” Rush said.
The act also requires cemeteries to maintain clear records, including maps of plots, that would be available to the public and to government officials.
Rush said he hopes to include religious and nonprofit cemeteries in the act, which he plans to introduce in Congress this week. Once approved, the new rules would take effect one year after the bill is enacted.
Rush’s staff is working with federal regulators to determine penalties for violating the act, and the congressman said he thinks fines would be most appropriate.
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All this because of the Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal
