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2005 Illinois 65 ILCS 5/ Illinois Municipal Code. Division 52 - Control and Maintenance of Public Graveyards
(65 ILCS 5/11‑52‑1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11‑52‑1)
Sec. 11‑52‑1.
Public graveyards, not under the control of any corporation
sole, organization or society, and located within the limits of cities,
villages, or incorporated towns, shall and may be controlled or vacated by
the corporate authorities of such city, village, or incorporated town in
such manner as such authorities deem proper.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
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(65 ILCS 5/11‑52‑2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11‑52‑2)
Sec. 11‑52‑2.
The corporate authorities of any city, village or
incorporated town may accept a conveyance from any person, corporation,
association or society of any property within the limits of the city,
village or incorporated town, or within one mile of the corporate limits of
the city, village or incorporated town, which has been or is used as a
public graveyard or burial ground. After the acceptance of any such
conveyance the property conveyed shall be under the control, management,
maintenance and ownership of the city, village or incorporated town.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
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