North Dakota § 23-21-16 - Removal and reinterment by cemetery authority
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-16 — Removal and reinterment by cemetery authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-21-16. Removal and reinterment by cemetery authority
After the completion of notice, and after the expiration of the period of six months specified in the notice, any cemetery authority may cause the removal of all human remains interred in the cemetery or portion from which the remains have been ordered removed, and may reinter such remains in any other place in this state where interments are permitted, without further notice to any person claiming any interest in the cemetery, or portion affected, or in the remains interred therein. Whenever any remains are removed from any cemetery or portion of a cemetery pursuant to this chapter by a cemetery authority, such remains must be reinterred as near as possible to the cemetery from which such remains were taken. The remains of each person reinterred must be placed in a separate and suitable receptacle and decently and respectfully interred under rules and regulations adopted by the cemetery authority making the removal and the department of health and human services.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-21-16
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-16 cover?
Section 23-21-16 ("Removal and reinterment by cemetery authority") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 23-21-16?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-16" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 23-21-16 apply to my situation?
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