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.
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.
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.
