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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A corporation may not directly or indirectly sell or offer for sale an undeveloped mausoleum space unless before the sale or offer the corporation:
(1) establishes a preconstruction trust as provided by Section 712.063 or executes and submits a performance bond payable to the commissioner as provided by Section 712.067; and
(2) submits a written notice to the commissioner as required by Subsection (b).
(b) The written notice to the commissioner must set forth:
(1) the date the corporation anticipates that sales of undeveloped mausoleum spaces will begin;
(2) a copy of the sales contract proposed for use that complies with Section 712.066;
(3) if the corporation establishes a preconstruction trust as provided by Section 712.063, a copy of the executed preconstruction trust agreement that complies with this subchapter and identifies the preconstruction trustee;
(4) if the corporation submits a performance bond payable to the commissioner as provided by Section 712.067, the executed, original performance bond in the amount required by Section 712.067 and documentation supporting the corporation's computation of that amount; and
(5) other information the commissioner reasonably requires to properly administer and enforce this subchapter.
(c) At any time before beginning construction of the mausoleum or mausoleum section in which undeveloped mausoleum spaces are being sold, a corporation that has established a preconstruction trust may substitute a performance bond that meets the requirements of Section 712.067. On acceptance of the performance bond by the commissioner, the corporation may terminate and withdraw all proceeds deposited in the preconstruction trust.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 712.061. Offer and Sale of Undeveloped Mausoleum Space - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-712-061/
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