Michigan § 67.55 - Interments; regulation.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 67.55 — Interments; regulation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67.55. Interments; regulation.
Any village may acquire, hold and own such cemetery or public burial place or places, either within or without the limits of the corporation as in the opinion of the council shall be necessary for the public welfare, and suitable for the convenience of the inhabitants, and may prohibit the further interment of the dead within the village, or may limit such interment therein to such cemetery or burial place as the council may prescribe. And the council may cause any bodies buried within the village, in violation of any rule or ordinance made in respect to such burials, to be taken up and buried elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 67.55
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 67.55 cover?
Section 67.55 ("Interments; regulation.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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 Michigan § 67.55?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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