Tennessee § 46-7-101 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 46-7-101 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-7-101. Legislative intent.
The general assembly recognizes that the operation of a cemetery is a public purpose and further recognizes that the proper maintenance of a cemetery or burial grounds, whether private or public, is in the interest of the public health and safety serving a valid public purpose. A trust created for the perpetual care or improvement of a cemetery or graves lessens the burden of government and, therefore, is found and declared to be a charitable trust. To that end, the general assembly declares its support for the establishment and formation of a trust corporation to act as trustee of a charitable trust for the perpetual care of private cemeteries. Acts 1989, ch. 222, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 46-7-101
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 46-7-101 cover?
Section 46-7-101 ("Legislative intent.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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