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2015 Georgia Code
Title 36 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
Chapter 72 - ABANDONED CEMETERIES AND BURIAL GROUNDS
- § 36-72-1 - Legislative findings and intent
- § 36-72-2 - Definitions
- § 36-72-3 - Authority of counties and municipalities to preserve abandoned cemeteries
- § 36-72-4 - Permit required for developing land on which cemetery located
- § 36-72-5 - Application for permit
- § 36-72-6 - Identification and notification of descendants of person in cemetery sought to be developed
- § 36-72-7 - Public hearing on development of abandoned cemetery; time for decision on application for permit
- § 36-72-8 - Issues considered in decision on application for permit
- § 36-72-9 - Establishment of board or commission to review applications in counties exceeding certain population size
- § 36-72-10 - Application fee
- § 36-72-11 - Appeal of decision on application for permit
- § 36-72-12 - Development activities pending appeal
- § 36-72-13 - Inspection to ensure applicant's compliance
- § 36-72-14 - Jurisdiction of superior court; expending private or public funds to mitigate harm to cemetery
- § 36-72-15 - Disinterment and disposition of human remains or burial objects
- § 36-72-16 - Penalties
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