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House Bill 1441


House Bill 1441

ARCHIVE (2004)

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL


Cemetery maintenance. Provides that if a fee is charged for a death certificate, an additional $3 fee is imposed to be used by a county cemetery commission (commission) for maintenance of certain cemeteries. Requires a utility to have an approved development plan before disturbing ground within 100 feet of a burial ground. Allows a commission to maintain certain cemeteries established before 1900. Changes appointment requirements for commission members. Allows a commission to use certain tax revenue for township cemeteries. Requires a commission to file an annual report with the division of historic preservation and archeology. Requires township trustees to make an annual report to the commission. Allows the commission to accept donations and maintain pauper burial records. Adds commission duties. Provides that a private property owner who allows a person on the owner's land to access a cemetery is not liable, except for certain actions, for injuries to a person.
Current Status:
In Committee - first House
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