New York § 160 - 160Acquisition of lands for cemetery purposes
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 160 — 160Acquisition of lands for cemetery purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160. 160Acquisition of lands for cemetery purposes
§ 160. Acquisition of lands for cemetery purposes. It shall be lawful for the common council of any city, or the trustees of any incorporated village in this state, although such cemetery is disconnected from and out of the limits of any city or village, to acquire by deed, devise or otherwise, such land as it may require for burial purposes and the proper ornamentation in connection therewith, or land for such purposes, in addition to such land as it may already hold, or is authorized to hold; and to hold, use and possess the same in like manner with the like rights, privileges and authority, and subject to the like duties and liabilities as apply to the other lands so held by said city or village. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the counties of New York, Kings, Queens and Westchester.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 160
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 160 cover?
Section 160 ("160Acquisition of lands for cemetery purposes") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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