Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 368j - Cemeteries
Section 19a-302. (Formerly Sec. 19-153). - Takeover of fund. Appointment of cemetery committee.

If at any time such association fails to comply with the provisions of section 19a-301, the selectmen of the town in which such cemetery is located shall take over the care of such fund and file an annual report with the Probate Court in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-301. The selectmen may appoint a cemetery committee consisting of not fewer than three or more than seven members who are residents of such town. If three members are appointed, one shall serve for a term of two years, one for a term of four years and one for a term of six years; if four members are appointed, one shall serve for a term of two years, one for a term of four years and two for a term of six years; if five members are appointed, one shall serve for a term of two years, two for a term of four years and two for a term of six years; if six members are appointed, two shall serve for a term of two years, two for a term of four years and two for a term of six years; and if seven members are appointed, two shall serve for a term of two years, two for a term of four years and three for a term of six years. Biennially thereafter, they may appoint one member for a term of six years to replace each member whose term expires. Such committee shall have all of the powers and duties of a committee established as provided in section 19a-301.

(1953, S. 2360d; P.A. 03-252, S. 24; P.A. 04-257, S. 37.)
History: Sec. 19-153 transferred to Sec. 19a-302 in 1983; P.A. 03-252 changed the number of members of cemetery committee from three to not fewer than three or more than seven, and revised provisions re terms for members; P.A. 04-257 made technical changes, effective June 14, 2004.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being

Chapter 368j - Cemeteries

Section 19a-295. (Formerly Sec. 19-146). - Ownership and management of burial grounds. Town appropriations.

Section 19a-296. (Formerly Sec. 19-147). - Cemetery associations.

Section 19a-297. (Formerly Sec. 19-148). - Bylaws. Sexton.

Section 19a-298. (Formerly Sec. 19-149). - Cemetery associations with capital stock organized prior to 1855.

Section 19a-299. (Formerly Sec. 19-150). - Trust funds for care of cemeteries.

Section 19a-300. (Formerly Sec. 19-151). - Funds for care of cemetery lots.

Section 19a-301. (Formerly Sec. 19-152). - Establishment and management of perpetual funds. Accounting.

Section 19a-302. (Formerly Sec. 19-153). - Takeover of fund. Appointment of cemetery committee.

Section 19a-303. (Formerly Sec. 19-154). - Acceptance of legacy.

Section 19a-304. (Formerly Sec. 19-155). - Care of funds by towns.

Section 19a-305. (Formerly Sec. 19-156). - Probate Court may make allowance for care of lot.

Section 19a-306. (Formerly Sec. 19-157). - Cemeteries in adjoining towns.

Section 19a-307. (Formerly Sec. 19-158). - Sale of abandoned or unused lots.

Section 19a-308. (Formerly Sec. 19-159). - Care of neglected cemeteries. Civil and criminal liability for undertaking care and maintenance.

Section 19a-308a. - Abandoned cemeteries. Acquisition by municipality. Notice requirements. Objections. Vesting of title with municipality.

Section 19a-308b. - Neglected cemetery account.

Section 19a-309. (Formerly Sec. 19-160). - Headstones at soldiers' graves.

Section 19a-310. (Formerly Sec. 19-161). - Approval of vaults above ground by Department of Public Health. Fees.

Section 19a-311. (Formerly Sec. 19-162). - Inspection. Burial prohibited until certificate obtained.

Section 19a-312. (Formerly Sec. 19-163). - Mausoleums and columbariums. Maintenance. Court order re removal of body for interment. Public nuisance.

Section 19a-313. (Formerly Sec. 19-161a). - Burials above ground restricted.

Section 19a-314. (Formerly Sec. 19-164). - Penalty.

Section 19a-314a. - Disclosure of dispute resolution procedure relating to the sale of any item or service by a town, ecclesiastical society or cemetery association which owns, manages or controls a cemetery. “Cemetery” defined.

Section 19a-315. - “Ancient burial place”, “burial ground authority” and “grave marker” defined.

Section 19a-315a. - Use of ancient burial place.

Section 19a-315b. - Protection of grave markers.

Section 19a-315c. - Maintenance of burial places.

Section 19a-315d. - Places and manner of burial. Exceptions. Penalty.