Indiana § 23-14-72-5 - Collection of fixed amount for upkeep and maintenance
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§ 23-14-72-5. Collection of fixed amount for upkeep and maintenance
Sec. 5. (a) An incorporated cemetery that extends its boundaries to include the grounds of an unincorporated cemetery under section 2 of this chapter, instead of levying a periodic assessment against the owner of a lot under section 3 of this chapter, may collect a fixed amount from the owner in full satisfaction of all future assessments against the lot for the upkeep and maintenance.
(b) A cemetery association that receives money from the owners of lots under subsection (a) shall:
(1) hold and invest the money as a fund for the upkeep and maintenance of the lots; and
(2) expend only the income earned from the investment of the money under subdivision (1) in the care of the lots.
(c) After a cemetery association receives money from the owners of lots under subsection (a), the association shall keep and care for the lots.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.46.
IC 23-14-73Chapter 73. Grave Markers of Deceased Soldiers
23-14-73-1"Member of the armed forces" 23-14-73-2Standards for markers 23-14-73-3Violation of chapter; Class C infraction
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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