South Carolina Statutes
§ 5-39-10 — Acquisition and operation of cemeteries authorized; police powers outside municipality.
South Carolina § 5-39-10
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 5-39-10 (2026).
Text
The city or town council of every incorporated city or town in this State may purchase or otherwise acquire, own, hold, operate, subdivide and develop cemeteries or burial grounds in or near such city or town and lands for cemeteries or burial grounds in or near such city or town and dispose of lots or portions of such cemeteries or burial grounds and lots or portions of such lands under such terms and conditions as the city or town council may prescribe. All police powers of any such municipality shall extend to any cemetery or burial ground owned, operated or controlled by the municipality which lies outside the incorporated limits thereof.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-1401; 1952 Code SECTION 47-1401; 1947 (45) 54. ARTICLE 3 Commissions in Cities or Towns of 2,000 to 5,000
Nearby Sections
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§ 5-39-110
Appointment and term.§ 5-39-120
Removal; vacancies.§ 5-39-130
Duties and powers.§ 5-39-210
Appointment and term.§ 5-39-220
Bond and compensation.§ 5-39-230
Officers.§ 5-39-250
Transfer of funds to commission.§ 5-39-260
Investments.§ 5-39-270
Disbursements and reports.§ 5-39-280
Liability of cities.§ 5-39-420
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 5-39-10, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/39/5-39-10.