Louisiana § RS 8:109 - Lots, plots, or burial spaces; permits for interment; sale
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:109 — Lots, plots, or burial spaces; permits for interment; sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:109. Lots, plots, or burial spaces; permits for interment; sale
A municipal governing authority may establish lots, plots or interment spaces within its public cemeteries and issue permits for the interment therein of deceased persons or sell any lot, plot, or interment space to the public, at terms fixed by the governing authority, to be used and maintained exclusively for such purposes and subject to the laws of this state and ordinances of the municipality governing public cemeteries.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:109
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:109 cover?
Section RS 8:109 ("Lots, plots, or burial spaces; permits for interment; sale") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 8:109?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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