Sec. 2.
The articles of agreement of every such association shall be signed by the persons associating in the first instance, and acknowledged before some person authorized by the laws of this state, to take the acknowledgment of deeds, and shall state—
1st The amount of land which it is proposed to purchase for such cemetery, and the town and county in which it is situated.—
2nd The amount of capital which it is estimated will be required to make such purchase, and to fence and improve the grounds, and the number of shares into which the same shall be divided.—
3rd The name by which such corporation shall be known.—
4th The number of persons who shall constitute the board of directors, being not less than 5 nor more than 13.—
5th The names of those who shall constitute the first board of directors, and the name of the first treasurer.—
6th The names of the subscribers to the articles of association, and the number of shares subscribed by each, towards the required capital.—
7th The term of duration of such corporation, which shall not exceed 30 years.
History: 1869, Act 12, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1869 ;-- CL 1871, 3409 ;-- How. 4764 ;-- CL 1897, 8400 ;-- CL 1915, 11161 ;-- CL 1929, 10441 ;-- CL 1948, 456.102
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 456 - Cemetery Associations
Act 12 of 1869 - Rural Cemetery Corporations (456.101 - 456.119)
Section 456.101 - Cemetery Corporations; Incorporators, Name.
Section 456.102 - Articles; Signing, Acknowledgment, Contents.
Section 456.103 - Payment by Subscribers to Articles of Association.
Section 456.104 - Annual Meeting; Election of Board of Directors; Right to Vote; Special Meetings.
Section 456.105 - Board of Directors; Selection of Officers.
Section 456.106 - Board of Directors; Powers.
Section 456.106a - Conveyance of Land.
Section 456.107, 456.107a - Repealed. 2008, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 2009.
Section 456.108 - Tax Exemption.
Section 456.111 - Saloons and Amusements Prohibited.
Section 456.112 - Burial Rights; Transfer, Rights of Surviving Spouse and Next of Kin.
Section 456.113 - Repealed. 1977, Act 67, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1977.
Section 456.114 - Use of Firearms in Cemetery; Entering Over Fence; Penalty.
Section 456.114a - Witness Fee; Prohibition.
Section 456.115 - Perpetual Care Fund; Receipts; Investment; Bond; Account.
Section 456.116 - Non-Profit Corporation.
Section 456.117 - Charter Not Deemed Forfeited; Filing Articles; Affidavit, Report.