Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter65. Cemeteries. |
Article12. Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries |
Part3. Access to and Maintenance of Abandoned or Neglected Cemeteries |
§65-101. Entering public or private property to maintain or visit with consent
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Any of the following persons, with the consent of the public or private landowner, may enter the property of another to discover, restore, maintain, or visit a grave or abandoned public cemetery:
(1) A descendant of the person whose remains are reasonably believed to be interred in the grave or abandoned public cemetery.
(2) A descendant's designee.
(3) Any other person who has a special personal interest in the grave or abandoned public cemetery.
(1987, c. 686, s. 1; 1991, c. 36, s. 1; 2007-118, s. 1.)