New Jersey Statutes 45:27-8. Purposes of cemetery company
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:27-8
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(1) The procuring and preservation of lands to be used exclusively as a cemetery.
(2) The disposition of human remains, including maintenance and operation of land and the construction of structures including crematories, mausoleums, columbariums and other places for human remains or cremated human remains.
b. The stated purposes of the cemetery company shall be considered by the board and may be used as a basis for its determination as to whether to issue a certificate of authority.
c. Except as provided by section 9 of this act, for a cemetery company to amend its charter or certificate of incorporation, it first shall have the amendment approved by the board.
d. A cemetery company shall not be dissolved or merged without the board’s approval. The board shall not approve the action unless it finds that the company has complied with regulations and has made adequate provision for maintenance and preservation.
L.2003,c.261,s.8.