Vermont § 3766 - Grave markers and ornaments
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3766 — Grave markers and ornaments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3766. Grave markers and ornaments
- (a) A person shall not steal, or cause to be stolen, or intentionally and without lawful
authority remove, break down, injure, or destroy, or cause to be removed, broken down,
injured, or destroyed, an ornament, token, flag holder, or emblem used to decorate,
mark, or distinguish the grave or tomb of a deceased person. (b) A person shall not buy, sell, or barter, or cause to be bought, sold, or bartered,
an ornament, token, flag holder, or emblem that has been used to decorate, mark, or
distinguish the grave or tomb of a deceased person. In a prosecution under this subsection,
it shall be an affirmative defense, to be proven by a preponderance of the evidence,
that the person did not gain possession of the ornament, token, flag holder, or emblem
by unlawful means. (c) A person shall not steal or cause to be stolen, or intentionally and without lawful
authority remove, break down, injure, or destroy, or cause to be removed, broken down,
injured, or destroyed, flowers, trees, or any other plant matter used to decorate,
mark, or distinguish any cemetery property, including the grave or tomb of a deceased
person. (Amended 1989, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2001, No. 99 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 8, 2002.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3766
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3766 cover?
Section 3766 ("Grave markers and ornaments") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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