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2018 Georgia Code 33-1-10 | Car Wreck Lawyer

Link to State of Georgia Official Statute 2018 Georgia Code Annotated (sourced from legal.resource.org)

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TITLE 33 INSURANCE

Section 1. General Provisions, 33-1-1 through 33-1-25.

33-1-10. Limitations upon right to choose funeral services for insured.

It shall be unlawful for any insurer to designate in any policy, contract, certificate, or otherwise the person, firm, or corporation to conduct the funeral of the insured; or to organize, promote, or operate any enterprise or plan; or to enter into any contract with such insured or with any other person, which plan or contract tends to limit or restrict the freedom of choice in the open market of the person or persons having the legal right of such choice regarding contracts, purchases, and arrangements with reference to any part of a funeral service for such insured.

(Code 1933, § 56-9902, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 136, § 33.)

Cross references.

- Declaration that contracts in general restraint of trade are contrary to public policy, § 13-8-2.

Funeral directors, embalmers, etc., T. 43, C. 18.

OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Policies designating funeral director or restricting purchase of services may not be sold.

- A licensed or unlicensed insurance company or agent may not sell policies which designate the person to conduct the funeral of the insured, restrict the right to purchase funeral services in the open market, or provide for payment in funeral services, merchandise, or other than legal tender of the United States. 1945-47 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 366 (rendered under Ga. L. 1935, p. 392).

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

- Construction and effect of contracts or insurance policies providing preneed coverage of burial expense or services, 67 A.L.R.4th 36.

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