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title: O.C.G.A. § 33-1-10. Limitations upon right to choose funeral services for insured.
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# O.C.G.A. § 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.

## History

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, and embalmers, T. 43, C. 18.