Maine Statutes
§ 13 §1341 — Location
1.Mausoleum, crematory or other structure.
A community mausoleum, community crematory or other community structure that holds or contains dead human bodies may only be erected in a cemetery that is at least 20 acres in size and has been in existence and used for burial for at least 2 years preceding the erection of the structure.
2.Columbarium.
A columbarium that holds or contains the cremated remains of dead human bodies may only be erected in a cemetery that is at least 5 acres in size and has been in existence and used for burial for at least 2 years preceding the erection of the structure.
3.Exception.
This section does not apply to a structure containing crypts erected or controlled by a church or religious society used for the remains of the clergy or dignitaries of the church or
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Legislative History
PL 1999, c. 620, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 421, §2 (AMD).
Nearby Sections
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§ 13 §1302
Recording of deeds§ 13 §1303
Ownership and operation§ 13 §1304
Sales for speculation or investment§ 13 §1305
Care and maintenance§ 13 §1306
Cemetery perpetual care fund§ 13 §1341
Location§ 13 §1342
Approval of health authority§ 13 §1343
Type of construction; examinations§ 13 §1345
No use before completion§ 13 §1346
No sale before completion§ 13 §1347
Improper conditions; removal of bodies§ 13 §1348
Permanent care and improvement fund§ 13 §1349
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