Ind. Code ch. 14-21-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 14-21-2-1 Chapter exemptions

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A cemetery owner (as defined in IC 23-14-33-8) in the course of performing a legitimate function under IC 23-14 in relation to the owner's cemetery (as defined in IC 23-14-33-7). (2) The owner of a grave memorial who, for the purpose of replacing a grave memorial with a different grave memorial, transfers ownership of the grave memorial to a cemetery, cemetery owner, or grave memorial provider. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 14-21-2-2 "Grave memorial" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grave memorial" refers to a gravestone, monument, grave marker, or any other type of similar item. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 14-21-2-3 Filing required following lawful removal of grave memorial

Sec. 3. (a) A person who lawfully removes a grave memorial must file the following with the county recorder of the county where the grave memorial was located before its removal: (1) A precise description of all text appearing on the grave memorial including: (A) names; (B) dates; (C) references to other individuals; and (D) mementos. (2) A photograph of the grave memorial. (3) A written description and photograph of the location of the site from which the grave memorial was removed. (b) A county recorder may collect a filing fee under IC 36-2-7-10 for filings under this section. (c) A county recorder is: (1) not required to obtain special recording equipment for the purpose of recording the information listed in subsection (a); and (2) required to record only the information listed in subsection (a) that the recorder's current recording equipment can accommodate. (d) The state board of accounts shall prescribe a form for recording the information listed in subsection (a). The form shall be available to the public at each local health department office. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 14-21-2-4 Purchase or sale of items removed from cemetery prohibited

Sec. 4. A person may not buy or sell any of the following that have been removed from a cemetery: (1) Grave memorial. (2) Grave artifact. (3) Grave ornamentation. (4) Cemetery enclosure. (5) Other commemorative item. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 14-21-2-5 Violations

Sec. 5. A person who knowingly violates section 3 or 4 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.14.

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