Article 12.

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Article 12.

Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries.

Part 1. General.

§ 65-85. Definitions.

As used in this Article, the following terms mean:

(1)Abandoned. - Ceased from maintenance or use by the person with legal right to the real property with the intent of not again maintaining the real property in the foreseeable future.

(2)Cemetery. - A tract of land used for burial of multiple graves.

(3)Department. - The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

(4)Grave. - A place of burial for a single decedent.

(5)Neglected. - Left unattended or uncared for through carelessness or intention and lacking a caretaker.

(6)Public cemetery. - A cemetery for which there is no qualification to purchase, own, or come into possession of a grave in that cemetery. (2007-118, s. 1; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).)