North Carolina § 65-43 - 4. Disinterment.
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§ 65-43. 4. Disinterment.
When a veteran fails to abide by his agreement to be interred in the same grave site as his previously interred eligible family member, the veteran, his legal representative, or his heirs shall have the remains of the family member removed from the cemetery at no cost to the State. A disinterment may be permitted, at no cost to the State, when the following conditions are satisfied: The disinterment is requested in writing and filed with the Program Director of the veterans cemeteries, the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; The request for disinterment contains the notarized signature of the nearest of kin, such as surviving spouse. If the spouse is deceased, the signatures of a majority of the surviving children of legal age will be required; The funeral director has obtained all necessary permits for disinterment. History (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1051, s. 1; 2015-241, s. 24.1(p); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2015-241, s. 1.1, provides: "This act shall be known as 'The Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2015.'" Session Laws 2015-241, s. 33.6, is a severability clause. Session Laws 2015-268, s. 7.3(a), made the amendment of this section by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(p), effective July 1, 2015. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2015-241, s. 24.1(p), effective January 1, 2016, substituted "Department of Military and Veterans Affairs" for "Division of Veterans Affairs" in subdivision (b)(1).
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 65-43 cover?
Section 65-43 ("4. Disinterment.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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