N.J.S.A. 40:60-25.33 — Cemeteries which are public nuisances; acquisition by municipalities and boards of education

40:60-25.33. Cemeteries which are public nuisances; acquisition by municipalities and boards of education Wherever there exists in any municipality of this State a burying ground or cemetery, owned and controlled by any church or other corporation, which church or corporation is unable to properly care for the same, and by reason thereof the said burying grounds or cemetery has become a public nuisance, the said church or other corporation may apply to the board having charge or control of the finances in such municipality to take possession or authorize the board of education of such municipality to take possession of the said burying ground or cemetery and may convey to said municipality or board of education its interest in the whole or any part thereof. L.1948, c. 80, p. 467, s. 1, eff. May 21, 1948.

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