Ohio § 1721.06
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1721.06, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1721.06.
After paying for its land, a cemetery company or association shall apply all its receipts
and income, whether from sale of lots, from donations, or otherwise, exclusively to
laying out, preserving, protecting, and embellishing the cemetery and avenues within
it or leading to it, to the erection of buildings necessary or appropriate for cemetery
purposes, and to paying the necessary expenses of the cemetery company or association. No debts shall be incurred by the cemetery company or association except for purchasing,
laying out, inclosing, and embellishing the ground, buildings necessary or appropriate
for cemetery purposes, and avenues, for which purposes it may contract debts to be
paid out of future receipts. For purposes of this section, buildings appropriate for cemetery purposes include,
but are not limited to, buildings for crematory facilities, funeral homes, and other
buildings intended to produce income for the cemetery company or association. No part of the funds of a cemetery company or association, or of the proceeds of land
sold by it, shall ever be divided among its stockholders or lot owners, and all its
funds shall be used exclusively for the purposes of the company or association as
specified in this section, or invested in a fund the income of which shall be so used
and appropriated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1721.06
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1721.06 cover?
Section 1721.06 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1721.06?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1721.06" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1721.06 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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