160A-343. Authority to abandon cemeteries.
A city shall have authority to abandon any cemetery that has not been used for interment purposes within 10 years. Upon abandonment, all monuments, tombstones, and the contents of all graves within the cemetery shall be transferred at city expense to another city cemetery, or to a cemetery licensed by the State Burial Association Commissioner. After the transfer of monuments, tombstones, and the contents of graves, the city may take possession of, convey, or use the former cemetery property for any lawful purpose. (1917, c. 136, subch. 5, s. 1; 1919, cc. 136, 237; C.S., s. 2787; 1969, c. 402; 1971, c. 698, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 160A - Cities and Towns
§ 160A-341 - Authority to establish and operate cemeteries.
§ 160A-342 - Authority to transfer cemeteries.
§ 160A-343 - Authority to abandon cemeteries.
§ 160A-344 - Authority to assume control of abandoned cemeteries.
§ 160A-345 - Authority to condemn cemeteries.
§ 160A-346 - Authority to condemn easements for perpetual care.