New Jersey § 16:1-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:1-7.
Any religious society, however incorporated, may hold and convey and dispose of land,
not exceeding fifty acres which was, before April twelfth, one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-eight, conveyed to it for the purposes of a cemetery and the burial of
the dead, and may sell the same in lots or plots for the burial of deceased persons,
subject to the laws of this state governing cemeteries and the burial of the dead. The society may devote the moneys derived from such sale to the laying out, care
and maintenance of the cemetery or burial ground and for no other purpose. When the moneys received from sales of lots shall exceed the sum needed for the
proper care and maintenance of its burial grounds, the surplus may be invested in
safe and suitable securities and the interest derived therefrom shall be devoted to
the care and maintenance of its burial grounds and for no other purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:1-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-7 cover?
Section 16:1-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 16:1-7?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 16:1-7 apply to my situation?
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