Oklahoma § 50-42.1 - Authority of municipal governing bodies to permit burial
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 50-42.1 — Authority of municipal governing bodies to permit burial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-42.1. Authority of municipal governing bodies to permit burial
locations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 42 of Title 50 of the
Oklahoma Statutes, governing boards of any incorporated municipality
shall be authorized to permit the burial of human remains or the
relocation of human remains to a new burial place on the grounds of
a public institution or private facility located within the
municipal boundaries which the governing board deems appropriate.
Provided, such burial ground shall not be used for commercial
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 50. Nuisances
cemetery purposes nor shall the governing body permit burial sites
on any private residential property.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 100, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 50-42.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 50-42.1 cover?
Section 50-42.1 ("Authority of municipal governing bodies to permit burial") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 50-42.1?
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