The applicant shall implement its plan for identifying and locating descendants no later than the date the application is submitted to the governing authority. The governing authority shall review the applicant’s plan for identifying and notifying the descendants of the deceased persons and may require as a condition for issuing a permit that the applicant implement additional reasonable attempts to identify and locate descendants. Notice to possible descendants shall include information on how to contact the governing authority and a summary of the rights of descendants under this chapter. The governing authority shall promptly inform any descendant who indicates an interest in the disposition of the human remains and burial objects regarding any proposals for mitigation, the terms of any permit issued, the time and place of any scheduled public hearings, and appeal procedures and events.
History. Code 1981, § 36-72-6 , 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