Indiana Code 30-2-10-9. Violations; offense
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Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a person who knowingly violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2
(c) A trustee that disburses funds in a funeral trust established under this chapter without verifying:
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses or disburses funds in a funeral trust established under this chapter for purposes other than the purposes required under this chapter commits a Level 5 felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 30-2-10-9
- Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(1) the death of the individual for whom services are to be provided under the contract; and
(2) that the beneficiary fully performed all funeral and burial services provided for in the contract;
through the use of documentation required under rules adopted by the state board of funeral and cemetery service established by IC 25-15-9-1 commits a Class A infraction.
As added by Acts 1982, P.L.179, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.24; P.L.113-2007, SEC.9; P.L.61-2008, SEC.6; P.L.1-2009, SEC.152; P.L.158-2013, SEC.305.