§ 37-18-16 — Veterans' service organization reimbursement

1. As used in this section, a "funeral service" includes a:
a. Folding of the flag;
b. Presentation of the flag;
c. Presentation of the state coin;
d. Playing of taps; and
e. Three volley salute.
2. The department shall administer a program to reimburse a veterans' service
organization for providing a funeral service at a military honors funeral.
3. Upon the request of a veterans' service organization, the department shall reimburse
up to fifty dollars to one veterans' service organization per funeral for providing a
funeral service during a military honors funeral. If a veterans' service organization has
received federal reimbursement for providing a funeral service for a military honors
funeral, the veterans' service organization may not apply for reimbursement under this
section.

4. The veterans' service organization may authorize the playing of taps on a ceremonial
bugle or a high-quality recording during a military honors funeral held in this state for a
deceased veteran.