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2019 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 3 - Municipalities
Article 40 - Municipal Cemeteries
Section 3-40-5 - Powers and duties of cemetery board.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 3-40-5 (2019)
The cemetery board shall:
A. take charge of the cemetery belonging to the municipality;
B. have the management of the cemetery;
C. recommend rules and regulations for the operation, management, care and custody of the cemetery;
D. employ a sexton and other employees necessary for the care, maintenance and beautification of the cemetery; and
E. prescribe the manner and place of burials.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-41-5, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 395, § 6.
ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1973, ch. 395, § 6, repealed 14-41-5, 1953 Comp., relating to powers and duties of cemetery board, and enacted a new section.
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