New Jersey Statutes 40:60-25.33. Cemeteries which are public nuisances; acquisition by municipalities and boards of education
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40:60-25.33
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
Wherever there exists in any municipality of this State a burying ground or cemetery, owned and controlled by any church or other corporation, which church or corporation is unable to properly care for the same, and by reason thereof the said burying grounds or cemetery has become a public nuisance, the said church or other corporation may apply to the board having charge or control of the finances in such municipality to take possession or authorize the board of education of such municipality to take possession of the said burying ground or cemetery and may convey to said municipality or board of education its interest in the whole or any part thereof.
L.1948, c. 80, p. 467, s. 1, eff. May 21, 1948.