Indiana § 23-14-62-5 - Powers of cemetery corporation
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§ 23-14-62-5. Powers of cemetery corporation
Sec. 5. After a petition is granted under section 4 of this chapter, the cemetery corporation formed by the petitioners may:
(1) control the cemetery;
(2) ornament, beautify, and improve the cemetery;
(3) purchase additions and sell lots in the cemetery;
(4) assess all lots for the care, improvement, and beautification of the cemetery; and
(5) exercise all the powers of a corporation organized under any statute for the purpose of maintaining or managing cemeteries.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.36.
IC 23-14-63Chapter 63. Conveyance of Township Cemeteries to Private Corporations
23-14-63-1Application of chapter 23-14-63-2Petition asking for conveyance; notice 23-14-63-3Requirements of petitioners 23-14-63-4Duties of township trustee 23-14-63-5Powers and duties of corporation
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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