No known cemetery, burial ground, human remains, or burial object shall be knowingly disturbed by the owner or occupier of the land on which the cemetery or burial ground is located for the purposes of developing or changing the use of any part of such land unless a permit is first obtained from the governing authority of the municipal corporation or county wherein the cemetery or burial ground is located, which shall have authority to permit such activity except as provided in Code Section 36-72-14.
History. Code 1981, § 36-72-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 924, § 3.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 72 - Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds
§ 36-72-1. Legislative Findings and Intent
§ 36-72-3. Authority of Counties and Municipalities to Preserve Abandoned Cemeteries
§ 36-72-4. Permit Required for Developing Land on Which Cemetery Located
§ 36-72-5. Application for Permit
§ 36-72-8. Issues Considered in Decision on Application for Permit
§ 36-72-11. Appeal of Decision on Application for Permit
§ 36-72-12. Development Activities Pending Appeal
§ 36-72-13. Inspection to Ensure Applicant’s Compliance
§ 36-72-15. Disinterment and Disposition of Human Remains or Burial Objects