Rhode Island § 30-25-11 § 30-25-11. Consent of custodian of neglected grave.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 30-25-11 — § 30-25-11. Consent of custodian of neglected grave.

Rhode Island § 30-25-11

Title 30Military Affairs and Defense

Ch. 30-25Burial of Veterans

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-25-11 (2026).

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§ 30-25-11. Consent of custodian of neglected grave.
When any cemetery or burial place containing a neglected grave is found by the director
            of human services, or the agents or employees of the division, to be under the custody
            or control of some private owner or public authority, then the director shall obtain
            permission, in writing, from the person or persons having custody or control before
            entering into and upon the cemetery or burial place; provided, that if no person or
            persons can be found having the custody or control of the cemetery or burial place,
            the director shall assume the right of entry and shall perform the duties specified
        

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§ 30-25-11. Consent of custodian of neglected grave.

When any cemetery or burial place containing a neglected grave is found by the director of human services, or the agents or employees of the division, to be under the custody or control of some private owner or public authority, then the director shall obtain permission, in writing, from the person or persons having custody or control before entering into and upon the cemetery or burial place; provided, that if no person or persons can be found having the custody or control of the cemetery or burial place, the director shall assume the right of entry and shall perform the duties specified in § 30-25-10, without further notice.

Legislative History

G.L. 1923, ch. 117, § 10; P.L. 1928, ch. 1188, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 655, § 9; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2724, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 30-25-11; P.L. 2009, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 2009, ch. 234, § 4; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 6.