North Carolina Statutes

§ 65-85 — Definitions

North Carolina·Ch. 65 Cemeteries·Art. 12 Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries

As used in this Article, the following terms mean:

(1)Abandoned. - Ceased from maintenance or use by the person with legal right to the real property with the intent of not again maintaining the real property in the foreseeable future.
(2)Cemetery. - A tract of land used for burial of multiple graves.
(3)Department. - The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
(4)Grave. - A place of burial for a single decedent.
(5)Neglected. - Left unattended or uncared for through carelessness or intention and lacking a caretaker.
(6)Public cemetery. - A cemetery for which there is no qualification to purchase, own, or come into possession of a grave in that cemetery. (2007-118, s. 1; 2015-241, s. 14.30(s).) § 65-86: Reserved for future codification purposes. § 65-87: Reserved for future cod

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