Michigan § 128.101 - Private cemeteries in cities; fencing.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 128.101 — Private cemeteries in cities; fencing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 128.101. Private cemeteries in cities; fencing.
It shall be the duty of any owner or owners of private cemeteries in cities wherein lots are sold for private or family burial purposes, to keep the same at all times enclosed with a fence with self locking gates of entrance and exit. Said fence and gates to be erected under the direction of the council of the city in which such cemetery may be located and of such a character and strength as to prevent the encroachment of live stock, within the bounds of said cemetery.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 128.101
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 128.101 cover?
Section 128.101 ("Private cemeteries in cities; fencing.") 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.
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