CHAPTER 75. EMINENT DOMAIN ACQUISITION OF CEMETERY LAND

IC 23-14-75
     Chapter 75. Eminent Domain Acquisition of Cemetery Land

IC 23-14-75-1
Application of chapter
    
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a city, town, or township that:
        (1) owns a cemetery that has been in existence for at least thirty (30) years; or
        (2) desires to own a public cemetery.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.163-2006, SEC.3.

IC 23-14-75-2
Power of eminent domain
    
Sec. 2. If land has not been appropriated or set apart by the owners by platting for a public cemetery and it is necessary to purchase real estate for the cemetery:
        (1) the legislative body of the city or town; or
        (2) the executive of the township;
has the power of eminent domain to condemn and appropriate the land for cemetery purposes under proceedings provided by statute.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.163-2006, SEC.4.