The "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act."
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
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- Became Law
Overview
The Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act aims to protect and preserve family and private cemeteries in New Jersey. It defines key terms like ‘burial objects,’ ‘family or private burial ground,’ and ‘disturbance,’ and establishes procedures for notifying the Department of Environmental Protection about burial grounds. The bill also addresses the reinterment of remains and outlines restrictions on construction and building near burial grounds to prevent disturbance. Finally, it establishes a process for municipalities to acquire and manage burial grounds.
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Joseph Vitale
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