§ 46-8-101. Short Title — Legislative Intent
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Family Burial Grounds Protection Act.” This chapter is intended to provide notice to buyers of property with known burial grounds and gravesites. It does not remove any protection to those sites under existing law.
§ 46-8-102. Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Crypt” has the same meaning as used in § 46-1-102; “Gravesite” means a space of ground used for lawful interment of a deceased person; and “Human remains” or “remains” has the same meaning as used in § 46-1-102.
§ 46-8-103. Duty to Protect Graves or Crypt — Disturbances Prohibited — Transfer of Remains
A deed for real property that indicates the presence of a gravesite or crypt containing human remains on the property conveyed obligates the immediate and future buyer or buyers of the property to protect the gravesite or crypt from disturbance. The owner of real property has the responsibility for taking appropriate action, prior to conveying […]