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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 19: Public Lands
Article 7: Sale and Lease of Lands, 19-7-1 through 19-7-69
Section 19-7-24: Management of cemeteries on school sections; sale of lots; cemetery association.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 19-7-24 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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19-7-24. [Management of cemeteries on school sections; sale of lots; cemetery association.]

Where a school section or any part thereof is used for cemetery purposes under the provisions of the preceding section [19-7-23 NMSA 1978], the management and control thereof is hereby given to the governing body of the city, town or village now using the same for such purpose, but said governing body shall not be authorized to sell any portion of such lands, except for cemetery lots or other purposes directly connected with cemetery purposes.

That sales of said lands for cemetery purposes shall be made by such governing body and the money received from the sale thereof shall be converted into a fund which shall be used only for the care and maintenance of said cemetery. Said cemetery may be managed and controlled by a cemetery association created or authorized by the governing body of such city, town or village.

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