Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds

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Section
36-72-1

Legislative Findings and Intent

Section
36-72-2

Definitions

Section
36-72-3

Authority of Counties and Municipalities to Preserve Abandoned Cemeteries

Section
36-72-4

Permit Required for Developing Land on Which Cemetery Located

Section
36-72-5

Application for Permit

Section
36-72-6

Identification and Notification of Descendants of Person in Cemetery Sought to Be Developed

Section
36-72-7

Public Hearing on Development of Abandoned Cemetery; Time for Decision on Application for Permit

Section
36-72-8

Issues Considered in Decision on Application for Permit

Section
36-72-9

Establishment of Board or Commission to Review Applications in Counties Exceeding Certain Population Size

Section
36-72-10

Application Fee

Section
36-72-11

Appeal of Decision on Application for Permit

Section
36-72-12

Development Activities Pending Appeal

Section
36-72-13

Inspection to Ensure Applicant's Compliance

Section
36-72-14

Jurisdiction of Superior Court; Expending Private or Public Funds to Mitigate Harm to Cemetery

Section
36-72-15

Disinterment and Disposition of Human Remains or Burial Objects

Section
36-72-16

Penalties