New Jersey § 45:27-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:27-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:27-7.
a. A for-profit corporation, partnership, association or other private entity that
managed or operated a cemetery in this State prior to January 14, 2004, shall be issued
a certificate of authority to manage or operate a cemetery by the New Jersey Cemetery
Board and may continue to manage or operate that cemetery on or after that date, notwithstanding
its for-profit status and shall be subject to all the applicable provisions of the
“New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2003,” P.L.2003, c. 261 ( C.45:27-1 et seq. ). A for-profit corporation, partnership, association or other private entity that managed
or operated more than one cemetery in this State prior to January 14, 2004, shall
be issued one certificate of authority pursuant to this subsection covering all such
cemeteries. b. On or after the effective date of this section, 1 a for-profit corporation, partnership, association, or other private entity may,
notwithstanding its for-profit status, apply to the board for, and may be granted,
a certificate of authority to provide management services for a cemetery in this State
and shall be subject to all the applicable provisions of the “New Jersey Cemetery
Act, 2003,” P.L.2003, c. 261 ( C.45:27-1 et seq. ). 1
L.2006, c. 26, eff. June 22, 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:27-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:27-7 cover?
Section 45:27-7 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.
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