2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 23. BUSINESS AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
ARTICLE 14. CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS
CHAPTER 75. EMINENT DOMAIN ACQUISITION OF CEMETERY LAND
IC 23-14-75Chapter 75. Eminent Domain Acquisition of Cemetery Land
IC 23-14-75-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a city, town, or township that:
(1) owns a cemetery that has been in existence for at least thirty (30) years; or
(2) desires to own a public cemetery.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.163-2006, SEC.3.
IC 23-14-75-2
Power of eminent domain
Sec. 2. If land has not been appropriated or set apart by the owners by platting for a public cemetery and it is necessary to purchase real estate for the cemetery:
(1) the legislative body of the city or town; or
(2) the executive of the township;
has the power of eminent domain to condemn and appropriate the land for cemetery purposes under proceedings provided by statute.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.163-2006, SEC.4.
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