Massachusetts § 38 - Closing of tombs, burial ground or cemetery; hearing; notice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 38 — Closing of tombs, burial ground or cemetery; hearing; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38. Closing of tombs, burial ground or cemetery; hearing; notice
Section 38. Before a tomb, burial ground or cemetery is closed by order of the board of health for more than one month, all persons interested shall have an opportunity to be heard, and personal notice of the time and place of hearing shall be given to at least one owner of the tomb, and to three at least, if there are so many, of the owners of such burial ground or cemetery, and notice shall be published for at least two successive weeks preceding such hearing in two newspapers published in the county.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 38
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 38 cover?
Section 38 ("Closing of tombs, burial ground or cemetery; hearing; notice") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 38?
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