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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) To obtain a certificate of authority to operate a perpetual care cemetery, an applicant must, not later than the 30th day after the date a corporation files its certificate of formation or application for registration with the secretary of state:
(1) file an application, made under oath, on a form prescribed by the department; and
(2) pay a filing fee in an amount set by the Finance Commission of Texas under Section 712.008.
(b) If the corporation fails to comply with Subsection (a), the commissioner may instruct the secretary of state to remove the corporation from the secretary's active records or cancel the corporation's registration. On an instruction from the commissioner under this subsection, the secretary of state shall remove the corporation from the secretary's active records or cancel the corporation's registration and serve notice of the cancellation on the corporation by registered or certified letter, addressed to the corporation's address.
(c) A fee or cost paid under this chapter in connection with an application or renewal is not refundable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 712.0033. Certificate of Authority Application; Fees - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-712-0033/
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