Cemeteries; purchasing property containing private cemetery shall not be moved, relocated, etc. (HB1423)
Introduced By
Sen. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Cemeteries; purchases of property containing a private cemetery; responsibilities of purchaser; penalty. Provides that any purchase of property on which a private cemetery is located is purchased subject to the restriction that no marked grave within such cemetery shall be moved, relocated, or otherwise disturbed. The bill also provides that if the property is acquired for the purpose of developing or changing the use of such property, then the entity acquiring the property is required to plan and implement such development or use so that any private cemetery located on such property and all marked graves within such private cemetery are preserved and protected. Under the bill, any person who knowingly violates any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and an additional fine of not more than $5,000 for each grave disturbed. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/14/2008 | Committee |
01/14/2008 | Presented and ordered printed 082328408 |
01/14/2008 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
01/17/2008 | Assigned GL sub: Housing |
02/12/2008 | Left in General Laws |