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Utah Code § 8-4-1

Most endowment care cemeteries in this state must comply with this chapter, except those owned and operated by churches, certain fraternal societies, or incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions.

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“Most endowment care cemeteries in this state must comply with this chapter, except those owned and operated by churches, certain fraternal societies, or incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions.”

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Entities subject to chapter -- Definitions.

Most endowment care cemeteries in this state must comply with this chapter, except those owned and operated by churches, certain fraternal societies, or incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions.

Section 8-4-1

Subsection 8-4-1(1)

Endowment care cemeteries in this state must comply with this chapter, except those owned and operated by churches, religious or established fraternal societies, or by incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions of the state.

Section 8-4-1(1)

Subsection 8-4-1(2)(a)

represents to the public that it will care for, maintain, and embellish its property to preserve it from becoming unkempt and a place of reproach and desolation in the community in which it is located; and

Section 8-4-1(2)(a)

Subsection 8-4-1(2)(b)

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Section 8-4-1(2)(b)

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§ 8-4-1Entities subject to chapter -- Definitions.Interpretation

Most endowment care cemeteries in this state must comply with this chapter, except those owned and operated by churches, certain fraternal societies, or incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions.

Entities subject to chapter -- Definitions. An endowment care cemetery in this state, except those owned and operated by churches, religious or established fraternal societies, or incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions of the state, shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. As used in this chapter "endowment care cemetery" means a cemetery or mausoleum for crypt or vault interments, columbarium for permanent cinerary interments, or any other place providing lots or other interment space for the remains of human bodies that: represents to the public that it will care for, maintain, and embellish its property to preserve it from becoming unkempt and a place of reproach and desolation in the community in which it is located; and collects funds for the purpose stated in Subsection (2)(a) .
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§ 8-4-1(1)Subsection 8-4-1(1)Provision

Endowment care cemeteries in this state must comply with this chapter, except those owned and operated by churches, religious or established fraternal societies, or by incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions of the state.

An endowment care cemetery in this state, except those owned and operated by churches, religious or established fraternal societies, or incorporated cities, towns, or other political subdivisions of the state, shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
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§ 8-4-1(2)Subsection 8-4-1(2)Provision

This subsection defines “endowment care cemetery.”

As used in this chapter "endowment care cemetery" means a cemetery or mausoleum for crypt or vault interments, columbarium for permanent cinerary interments, or any other place providing lots or other interment space for the remains of human bodies that: represents to the public that it will care for, maintain, and embellish its property to preserve it from becoming unkempt and a place of reproach and desolation in the community in which it is located; and collects funds for the purpose stated in Subsection (2)(a) .
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§ 8-4-1(2)(a)Subsection 8-4-1(2)(a)Provision

represents to the public that it will care for, maintain, and embellish its property to preserve it from becoming unkempt and a place of reproach and desolation in the community in which it is located; and

represents to the public that it will care for, maintain, and embellish its property to preserve it from becoming unkempt and a place of reproach and desolation in the community in which it is located; and
Section 8-4-1(2)(a)Verify source
§ 8-4-1(2)(b)Subsection 8-4-1(2)(b)Provision

This provision refers to collecting funds for the purpose stated in Subsection (2)(a).

collects funds for the purpose stated in Subsection (2)(a) .
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