Chapter

ABANDONED CEMETERIES AND BURIAL GROUNDS

O.C.G.A. § 36-72-1— Legislative findings and intent
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-2— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-3— Authority of counties and municipalities to preserve abandoned cemeteries
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-4— Permit required for developing land on which cemetery located
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-5— Application for permit
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-6— Identification and notification of descendants of person in cemetery sought to be developed
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-7— Public hearing on development of abandoned cemetery; time for decision on application for permit
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-8— Issues considered in decision on application for permit
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-9— Establishment of board or commission to review applications in counties exceeding certain population size
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-10— Application fee
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-11— Appeal of decision on application for permit
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-12— Development activities pending appeal
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-13— Inspection to ensure applicant’s compliance
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-14— Jurisdiction of superior court; expending private or public funds to mitigate harm to cemetery
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-15— Disinterment and disposition of human remains or burial objects
O.C.G.A. § 36-72-16— Penalties