Georgia CommonsChapter 72. ABANDONED CEMETERIES AND BURIAL GROUNDS
16 sections · 36-72-1 to 36-72-16
- 36-72-1Legislative findings and intent.
- 36-72-2Definitions.
- 36-72-3Authority of counties and municipalities to preserve abandoned cemeteries.
- 36-72-4Permit required for developing land on which cemetery located.
- 36-72-5Application for permit.
- 36-72-6Identification and notification of descendants of person in cemetery sought to be developed.
- 36-72-7Public hearing on development of abandoned cemetery; time for decision on application for permit.
- 36-72-8Issues considered in decision on application for permit.
- 36-72-9Establishment of board or commission to review applications in certain counties.
- 36-72-10Application fee.
- 36-72-11Appeal of application decision.
- 36-72-12Development activities pending appeal.
- 36-72-13Compliance inspections.
- 36-72-14Jurisdiction of superior court; expending private or public funds to mitigate harm to cemetery.
- 36-72-15Disinterment and disposition of human remains or burial objects.
- 36-72-16Penalties.