CHAPTER 2. CEMETERY PRESERVATION

IC 14-21-2

    

Chapter 2. Cemetery Preservation

IC 14-21-2-1

Chapter exemptions

    

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following:

        (1) A cemetery owner (as defined in IC 23-14-33-8) in the
course of performing a legitimate function under IC 23-14 in
relation to the owner's cemetery (as defined in IC 23-14-33-7).

        (2) The owner of a grave memorial who, for the purpose of
replacing a grave memorial with a different grave memorial,
transfers ownership of the grave memorial to a cemetery,
cemetery owner, or grave memorial provider.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

IC 14-21-2-2

"Grave memorial" defined

    

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grave memorial" refers to a
gravestone, monument, grave marker, or any other type of similar
item.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

IC 14-21-2-3

Filing required following lawful removal of grave memorial

    

Sec. 3. (a) A person who lawfully removes a grave memorial must
file the following with the county recorder of the county where the
grave memorial was located before its removal:

        (1) A precise description of all text appearing on the grave
memorial including:

            (A) names;

            (B) dates;

            (C) references to other individuals; and

            (D) mementos.

        (2) A photograph of the grave memorial.

        (3) A written description and photograph of the location of the
site from which the grave memorial was removed.

    (b) A county recorder may collect a filing fee under IC 36-2-7-10
for filings under this section.

    (c) A county recorder is:

        (1) not required to obtain special recording equipment for the
purpose of recording the information listed in subsection (a);
and

        (2) required to record only the information listed in subsection
(a) that the recorder's current recording equipment can
accommodate.

    (d) The state board of accounts shall prescribe a form for
recording the information listed in subsection (a). The form shall be
available to the public at each local health department office.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

IC 14-21-2-4

Purchase or sale of items removed from cemetery prohibited

    

Sec. 4. A person may not buy or sell any of the following that
have been removed from a cemetery:

        (1) Grave memorial.

        (2) Grave artifact.

        (3) Grave ornamentation.

        (4) Cemetery enclosure.

        (5) Other commemorative item.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

IC 14-21-2-5

Chapter violations

    

Sec. 5. A person who knowingly violates a provision of this
chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.