New Jersey § 45:27-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:27-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:27-8.
a. The charter or certificate of incorporation of a cemetery company organized after
December 1, 1971 shall state in that section of the charter devoted to the purposes
for which the cemetery company is organized one or more of the following purposes: (1) The procuring and preservation of lands to be used exclusively as a cemetery. (2) The disposition of human remains, including maintenance and operation of land
and the construction of structures including crematories, mausoleums, columbariums
and other places for human remains or cremated human remains. b. The stated purposes of the cemetery company shall be considered by the board and
may be used as a basis for its determination as to whether to issue a certificate
of authority. c. Except as provided by section 9 of this act, for a cemetery company to amend its
charter or certificate of incorporation, it first shall have the amendment approved
by the board. d. A cemetery company shall not be dissolved or merged without the board's approval. The board shall not approve the action unless it finds that the company has complied
with regulations and has made adequate provision for maintenance and preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:27-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:27-8 cover?
Section 45:27-8 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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