---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:8:201
citation: "R.S. 8:201"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 8 › Chapter 4"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1974, number: 417, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2015, number: 222, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
---

# Incorporation required

It is unlawful for any corporation, partnership, firm, trust, association, or individual to engage in or transact any of the businesses of a cemetery within this state except by means of a corporation authorized to operate a cemetery. The corporation shall engage in the cemetery business in this state only if it has received a certificate of authority from the board pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 of this Title. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a family burial ground as defined in R.S. 8:1(22).