Maine § 1347. - Improper conditions; removal of bodies
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1347. — Improper conditions; removal of bodies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1347.. Improper conditions; removal of bodies
Whenever any mausoleum, vault, crypt or other structure containing one or more dead human bodies shall, in the opinion of the Bureau of Health, become a menace to public health and the owner thereof fails to remedy or remove the same to the satisfaction of the said bureau, any court of competent jurisdiction may order the owner of said structure to remove the dead body or bodies for interment in some suitable cemetery at the expense of such owner. If such owner cannot be found, such removal and interment shall be at the expense of the cemetery association in the cemetery in which such mausoleum, vault, crypt or other structure is situated.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1347.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1347. cover?
Section 1347. ("Improper conditions; removal of bodies") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 1347.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1347. apply to my situation?
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