(1) No individual may sell a prepaid contract or provide funeral or cemetery merchandise or funeral or cemetery services pursuant to a prepaid contract without first obtaining a valid certificate of authority. A certificate of authority for public cemeteries shall be issued by the governing board, city council or board of county commissioners having overall supervision and control of the cemetery. A certificate of authority for privately owned cemeteries shall be issued by the Idaho board of cemeterians. A certificate of authority for persons licensed under chapter 11, title 54 , Idaho Code, shall be issued by the state board of morticians. (2) Any individual seeking to obtain a certificate of authority must submit a statement that includes the following: (a) The types of prepaid contracts to be written; (b) The name and address of the place of business of the individual; and (c) Any information deemed necessary by the certificating authority to show evidence of good moral character, a reputation for fair dealing in business matters, and the absence of a criminal record. (3) Upon issuance, the certificate of authority shall be posted conspicuously in the holder's place of business. (4) Any individual holding a certificate shall present a copy of the certificate to the purchaser before engaging in the activity of selling a prearrangement sales contract.
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