The provisions of § 44-11-9 or any other provision of law notwithstanding, if a funeral director, operator of a cemetery, or other individual involved with the funeral or burial of a veteran is in possession of a headstone, memorial headstone, or marker provided by the United States government in memory of the veteran, the director, operator, or individual may not retain possession of the headstone, memorial headstone, or marker pending payment for property associated with the funeral or burial or for services rendered.
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