Georgia Code
Title 36 - Local Government
Chapter 72 - Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds

§ 36-72-1. Legislative Findings and Intent - History. Code 1981, § 36-72-1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-72-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 36-72-3. Authority of Counties and Municipalities to Preserve Abandoned Cemeteries - Counties, anywhere within the county boundaries, and municipalities, anywhere within...

§ 36-72-4. Permit Required for Developing Land on Which Cemetery Located - No known cemetery, burial ground, human remains, or burial object...

§ 36-72-5. Application for Permit - Application for a permit shall include, at a minimum, the...

§ 36-72-6. Identification and Notification of Descendants of Person in Cemetery Sought to Be Developed - The applicant shall implement its plan for identifying and locating...

§ 36-72-7. Public Hearing on Development of Abandoned Cemetery; Time for Decision on Application for Permit - History. Code 1981, § 36-72-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-72-8. Issues Considered in Decision on Application for Permit - The governing authority shall consider the following in making its...

§ 36-72-9. Establishment of Board or Commission to Review Applications in Counties Exceeding Certain Population Size - The governing authority of any county whose population is in...

§ 36-72-10. Application Fee - The governing authority shall be authorized to impose an application...

§ 36-72-11. Appeal of Decision on Application for Permit - Should any applicant or descendant be dissatisfied with a decision...

§ 36-72-12. Development Activities Pending Appeal - Until the expiration of the time for appeal as set...

§ 36-72-13. Inspection to Ensure Applicant’s Compliance - The governing authority or local law enforcement agency shall inspect...

§ 36-72-14. Jurisdiction of Superior Court; Expending Private or Public Funds to Mitigate Harm to Cemetery - History. Code 1981, § 36-72-14 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-72-15. Disinterment and Disposition of Human Remains or Burial Objects - Any disinterment and disposition of human remains or burial objects...

§ 36-72-16. Penalties - Any person who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions...