§ 57-39.24. Removal of restriction on land
A. After a declaration has been filed pursuant to § 57-39.21, the restriction may be removed in accordance with this section by order of the circuit court for the locality where the land is located in a proceeding brought by the pet cemetery owner or his heirs or assigns. B. The circuit court may remove […]
§ 57-39.25. Violation a misdemeanor
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate the provisions of § 57-39.22 of this article. Any such violation shall be deemed a Class 3 misdemeanor, and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of § 18.2-11. 1996, c. 957.
§ 57-40. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 1974, c. 574.
§ 57-39.21. Duty to file declaration of land use restriction
The owner of any land used or to be used as a pet cemetery shall file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court for the locality where the land is located a declaration restricting the use of the land to use as a pet cemetery. The owner shall execute the declaration in […]
§ 57-39.22. Certain representations unlawful; perpetual care trust fund required
A. Effective July 1, 1996, it shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale in the Commonwealth any burial right in a pet cemetery, and in connection therewith to represent to the public, in any manner, express or implied, that the entire pet cemetery or any burial or interment right therein will be perpetually […]
§ 57-39.23. Change of address required from owner of burial right
It shall be the duty of a purchaser of a burial right in a pet cemetery to notify the operator of a change in address. 1996, c. 957.
§ 57-39.20. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Burial right” means the right of interment. “Interment” means the disposition of pet remains by earth burial, entombment in a mausoleum, or inurnment in a columbarium. “Operator” means any person engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale any burial or […]
§ 57-39.19. Application of §§ 54.1-2818.1 through 54.1-2818.3
The provisions of §§ 54.1-2818.1 through 54.1-2818.3 shall apply to the cremation of any dead human body. 1979, c. 724.
§ 57-39.8. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 1989, c. 631.
§ 57-39.4. Notice to owner of record; publication
At least 20 days before the date fixed for the hearing, a notice declaring that the unoccupied cemetery lot has been presumed to be abandoned and setting forth the date fixed for the hearing shall be (i)(a) served personally upon the recorded owner thereof, or his heirs, if the recorded owner is known by the […]