RSA 289:18 Forfeiture Procedures.

Title: XXVI - CEMETERIES; BURIALS; DEAD BODIES Chapter: 289 - CEMETERIES

I. Whenever a burial space or spaces in any cemetery subject to the provisions of this subdivision have remained unused for a period of 50 years, and the owner has not improved such space or spaces by causing a monument, gravestone, or other permanent appurtenance to be placed on the burial space, the person, corporate manager, or cemetery trustees having jurisdiction over such cemetery may institute proceedings for the termination and forfeiture of the rights and interests of such owner. All purchase contracts for burial spaces executed after August 7, 1994, shall include a notice that this procedure may be invoked in the future.
II. Whenever such person, corporate manager, or board of trustees determines that the conditions stated in paragraph I have been met, then they may

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