Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 4: MAUSOLEUMS AND VAULTS
13 §1341. Location

§1341. Location
1.  Mausoleum, crematory or other structure.  A community mausoleum, community crematory or other community structure that holds or contains dead human bodies may only be erected in a cemetery that is at least 20 acres in size and has been in existence and used for burial for at least 2 years preceding the erection of the structure.  
[PL 2003, c. 421, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Columbarium.  A columbarium that holds or contains the cremated remains of dead human bodies may only be erected in a cemetery that is at least 5 acres in size and has been in existence and used for burial for at least 2 years preceding the erection of the structure.  
[PL 1999, c. 620, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Exception.  This section does not apply to a structure containing crypts erected or controlled by a church or religious society used for the remains of the clergy or dignitaries of the church or religious society.  
[PL 1999, c. 620, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 620, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 421, §2 (AMD).

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