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LA Rev Stat § 8:108 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§108. Expropriation

RS 108 - Expropriation A municipal governing authority may expropriate private property, in accordance with law, for the purpose of providing public burial grounds or cemeteries.  Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:109 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§109. Lots, plots, or burial spaces; permits for interment; sale

RS 109 - Lots, plots, or burial spaces; permits for interment; sale A municipal governing authority may establish lots, plots or interment spaces within its public cemeteries and issue permits for the interment therein of deceased persons or sell any lot, plot, or interment space to the public, at terms fixed by the governing authority, to be used and maintained exclusively for such purposes and subject to the laws of this state and ordinances of the municipality governing public cemeteries.  Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:110 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§110. Contract to assure proper care; maintenance; and control

RS 110 - Contract to assure proper care; maintenance; and control A municipal governing authority may contract with respect to any land acquired by it for cemetery purposes with any person on such terms and conditions and for such a period of time as will, in the discretion of the municipal governing authority, assure the proper care, maintenance and control of the public cemeteries.  Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:111 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§111. Roads and drainage; parishes may provide

RS 111 - Roads and drainage; parishes may provide The governing authority of each parish and municipal corporation in this state is authorized and directed to construct and maintain the necessary roads or streets and to provide for proper drainage in all cemeteries which are publicly owned within the parish or municipality.  Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:112 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§112. Expropriation of abandoned private cemeteries

RS 112 - Expropriation of abandoned private cemeteries Whenever the governing authority of any municipal corporation or parish determines that a private cemetery within its jurisdiction is not being used or maintained and is in fact abandoned or that there is no longer in existence any person or legal entity with the legal authority to operate, control, or manage an existing cemetery, it may judicially expropriate the cemetery and thereafter operate and maintain the cemetery as a public cemetery and make expenditures necessary for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance thereof.  Acts 1974, No. 417, §1. Acts 1984, No. 646, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:113 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§113. Powers of parish governing authorities

RS 113 - Powers of parish governing authorities All the powers and authority granted to municipal corporations under this Chapter shall be granted to and may be exercised by any parish governing authority.  Acts 1986, No. 330, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:114 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§114. Publicly owned cemeteries; mandatory trust accounts

RS 114 - Publicly owned cemeteries; mandatory trust accounts A. Funds received by a municipality for a publicly owned cemetery shall be deposited immediately into a trust account and shall be used by a municipality only for the purposes of constructing, operating, or maintaining a publicly owned cemetery within that municipality. B. If a municipality desires to use such funds for a purpose other than the purposes provided for in Subsection A of this Section, the municipality shall submit the measure to the electorate of the municipality in a special election called for that purpose. Acts 1997, No. 196, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:121 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§121. St. Mary Parish Cemetery District; creation; location

RS 121 - St. Mary Parish Cemetery District; creation; location The St. Mary Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized to create a Public Cemetery District composed of that part of Police Jury District 3 lying outside of the incorporated municipality of Patterson, that part of Police Jury District 5 lying outside of 1980 Census Enumeration Districts 150T, 150U, and 151, and Police Jury District 4 of St. Mary Parish. The objective and purpose of the St. Mary Parish Cemetery District created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be the acquisition, establishment, operation, and maintenance of one or more public cemeteries within the district.  Acts 1982, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:122 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§122. Board, qualification of members; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers

RS 122 - Board, qualification of members; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers A. The St. Mary Parish Cemetery District shall be governed by a board of five commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the board, who shall be qualified voters and residents of the district and who shall serve without compensation. The board shall be appointed by the parish governing authority, one member to be from each of the following: the unincorporated area of Police Jury District 3, that part of Police Jury District 5 lying outside of 1980 Census Enumeration Districts 150T, 150U, and 151, the municipalities of Berwick and Morgan City, and the area of Bayou Vista. Three of the initial commissioners so appointed shall serve for two years, two for four years, and one for five years.  B. At the expiration of their respective terms of office, the successors to such initial appointees shall be appointed within thirty days for five-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A of this Section. Any member of the board may be removed for cause and his appointment rescinded by two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the parish governing authority.  C. At its first meeting the board shall elect one of its members chairman and may, in its discretion, elect other officers from the membership. Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as shall be specified by call of the chairman.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 862, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:123 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§123. Corporate status; purpose; powers and duties

RS 123 - Corporate status; purpose; powers and duties A. The St. Mary Parish Cemetery District shall constitute a body corporate in law, with all the powers of a corporation. Said district, through its board of commissioners, shall have the power and right to sue and be sued, and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and in its corporate name which are necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes and object for which it is created.  B. The district, through its board of commissioners, is hereby granted and shall have and may exercise all powers necessary or convenient for carrying out its purposes, including, but not limited to the following: (1) The board may acquire, establish, operate, and maintain one or more public cemeteries within the district.  (2) The board may incur debt and contract obligations.  (3) The board shall establish all rules and regulations deemed necessary for a public cemetery and may employ a sexton and other employees and fix and pay their compensation.  (4) The board shall construct and maintain the necessary roads and streets and shall provide for proper drainage in all publicly owned cemeteries in the district.  (5) The board may contract with respect to any land acquired by it for cemetery purposes with any person on such terms and conditions and for such period of time as will, in the discretion of the board, assure the proper care, maintenance, and control of the cemeteries located in the district.  (6) The board may establish lots, plots, or interment spaces within its public cemeteries and issue permits for the interment therein of deceased persons or sell any lot, plot, or interment space to the public at terms fixed by the board, to be used and maintained exclusively for such purposes and subject to the laws of this state and ordinances of the parish.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 862, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:124 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§124. District as political subdivision; election imposing taxes, maximum tax; authority

RS 124 - District as political subdivision; election imposing taxes, maximum tax; authority The St. Mary Parish Cemetery District is hereby declared to be a political subdivision of the state. For carrying out the purposes of the district as provided in this Chapter, under the provisions of the Louisiana Constitution the board, as the governing authority of the district, shall have the power to call an election which will be held at the next regularly scheduled election, subject to approval by the parish governing authority, for the purpose of imposing ad valorem millage taxes for direct use by the district. At any election for the purpose of imposing such a tax, the proposition shall authorize a tax not in excess of three mills on the dollar assessment of all real property subject to taxation, and the election shall be held in accordance with the procedures enumerated in R.S. 39:781 et seq. relative to voting for special taxes. No such tax may be imposed unless a majority of the electors voting on the proposition approve said proposition. The proceeds of any such tax shall be used exclusively for those public cemeteries within the district as created by this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 862, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:131 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§131. Rapides Parish Cemetery District; creation; location

RS 131 - Rapides Parish Cemetery District; creation; location A. The Rapides Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized to create the Rapides Parish Cemetery District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", to be composed of that part of Rapides Parish located outside the incorporated municipalities of the parish. The objective and purpose of the district shall be the preservation and restoration of ancestral resting places, and abandoned or historic cemeteries, thereby preserving heritage and encouraging tourism.  B. The Rapides Parish Cemetery District shall not have any jurisdiction with respect to privately maintained cemeteries, or association cemeteries which have perpetual care and are regulated by the Louisiana Cemetery Board.  Acts 1989, No. 11, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:131.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§131.1. Board of commissioners; membership; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers

RS 131.1 - Board of commissioners; membership; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers A. The Rapides Parish Cemetery District shall be governed by a board of nine commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the board, who shall be qualified voters and residents of the district and who shall serve without compensation. The police jury shall appoint one commissioner from each of the police jury districts. Three of the initial commissioners so appointed shall serve for two years, three for three years, and three for four years.  B. At the expiration of their respective terms of office, the successors to the initial terms shall be appointed, within sixty days thereof, for four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A of this Section. Any member of the board may be removed for cause and his appointment rescinded by two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the police jury.  C. At its first meeting, the board shall elect one of its members chairman, and may, in its discretion, elect other officers from the membership. Meetings shall be held at such time and place as shall be specified by call of the chairman.  Acts 1989, No. 11, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:131.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§131.2. Powers and duties of the board; grants; donations

RS 131.2 - Powers and duties of the board; grants; donations The Rapides Parish Cemetery District, through its board of directors, shall have and may exercise all powers and duties necessary or convenient for carrying out its purposes, excepting the power of taxation. These powers of the district shall include, but not be limited to, the power to secure federal, state, local, or private donations, or grants for the restoration of cemeteries, including the fencing of same.  Acts 1989, No. 11, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:132 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§132. Grant Parish Cemetery District; creation; boundaries; purpose

RS 132 - Grant Parish Cemetery District; creation; boundaries; purpose The governing authority of Grant Parish is hereby authorized to create a public cemetery district to be designated as the Grant Parish Cemetery District, the boundaries of which shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Grant Parish. The objective and purpose of the Grant Parish Cemetery District created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be the acquisition, establishment, operation, and maintenance of one or more public cemeteries within the district.  Acts 1989, No. 147, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:132.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§132.1. Board, qualification of members; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers

RS 132.1 - Board, qualification of members; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers A. The Grant Parish Cemetery District shall be governed by a board of five commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "board", who shall be registered voters and residents of Grant Parish and who shall serve without compensation. The board shall be appointed by the governing authority of Grant Parish. Two of the initial commissioners so appointed shall serve for two years, two for four years, and one for five years.  B. At the expiration of their respective initial terms of office, the successors to such initial appointees shall be appointed within thirty days for five-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A of this Section. Any member of the board may be removed for cause and his appointment rescinded by two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the parish governing authority.  C. At its first meeting the board shall elect one of its members as chairman and may, in its discretion, elect other officers from the membership. Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as shall be specified by call of the chairman.  Acts 1989, No. 147, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:132.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§132.2. Corporate status; powers and duties

RS 132.2 - Corporate status; powers and duties A. The Grant Parish Cemetery District shall constitute a body corporate in law, with all the powers of a corporation. The district, through its board of commissioners, shall have the power and right to sue and be sued, and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and in its corporate name which are necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes and object for which it is created.  B. The district, through its board of commissioners, is hereby granted and shall have and may exercise all powers necessary or convenient for carrying out its purposes, including but not limited to the following: (1) The board may acquire, establish, operate, and maintain one or more public cemeteries within the district. However, the board shall have no authority to expropriate property.  (2) The board may incur debt and contract obligations.  (3) The board may establish all rules and regulations it deems necessary for any public cemetery acquired, established, operated, or maintained by the district.  (4) The board may employ a sexton and other employees and fix and pay their compensation.  (5) The board may contract with respect to any land acquired by it for cemetery purposes with any person on such terms and conditions and for such period of time as will, in the discretion of the board, assure the proper care, maintenance, and control of the public cemeteries located in the district.  (6) The board may establish lots, plots, or any interment spaces within its public cemeteries and issue permits for the interment therein of deceased persons or sell any lot, plot, or interment space to the public at terms fixed by the board, to be used and maintained exclusively for such purposes and subject to the laws of this state and ordinances of the parish. C. The board shall construct and maintain the necessary roads and streets and shall provide for proper drainage in all public cemeteries in the district. The board shall provide upkeep and maintenance for public cemeteries in the district.  D. For purposes of this Chapter, a public cemetery shall include any cemetery owned by a municipality, by the parish, or by the district.  Acts 1989, No. 147, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:132.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§132.3. District as a political subdivision; election imposing taxes, maximum tax; authority

RS 132.3 - District as a political subdivision; election imposing taxes, maximum tax; authority The Grant Parish Cemetery District shall be a political subdivision of the state. For carrying out the purposes of the district as provided in this Chapter, under the provisions of the Constitution of Louisiana, the board, as the governing authority of the district, shall have the power to levy an ad valorem tax of not in excess of three mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all immovable property in the district subject to taxation. However, no such tax may be imposed unless a majority of the electors voting on a proposition to levy the tax approve the proposition. The board shall have the authority to call an election, subject to approval by the parish governing authority, for the purpose of imposing such ad valorem taxes. Any election for the purpose of imposing such a tax shall be held in accordance with Chapter 6-A of the Louisiana Election Code. The tax, if authorized, shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ad valorem taxes on property subject to parish taxation are collected. The proceeds of any such tax shall be used exclusively for those public cemeteries within the district.  Acts 1989, No. 147, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:133 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§133. LaSalle Parish Cemetery District; creation; boundaries; purpose

RS 133 - LaSalle Parish Cemetery District; creation; boundaries; purpose The governing authority of LaSalle Parish is hereby authorized to create a public cemetery district to be designated as the LaSalle Parish Cemetery District, the boundaries of which shall be coterminous with the boundaries of LaSalle Parish. The objective and purpose of the LaSalle Parish Cemetery District created under the provisions of this Chapter shall be the acquisition, establishment, operation, and maintenance of one or more public cemeteries within the district.  Acts 1989, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:133.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§133.1. Board, qualification of members; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers

RS 133.1 - Board, qualification of members; appointment; vacancies; removal of members; officers A. The LaSalle Parish Cemetery District shall be governed by a board of five commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "board", who shall be registered voters and residents of LaSalle Parish and who shall serve without compensation. The board shall be appointed by the governing authority of LaSalle Parish. Two of the initial commissioners so appointed shall serve for two years, two for four years, and one for five years.  B. At the expiration of their respective initial terms of office, the successors to such initial appointees shall be appointed within thirty days for five-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A of this Section. Any member of the board may be removed for cause and his appointment rescinded by two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the parish governing authority.  C. At its first meeting the board shall elect one of its members as chairman and may, in its discretion, elect other officers from the membership. Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as shall be specified by call of the chairman.  Acts 1989, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 8:133.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Cemeteries|§133.2. Corporate status; powers and duties

RS 133.2 - Corporate status; powers and duties A. The LaSalle Parish Cemetery District shall constitute a body corporate in law, with all the powers of a corporation. The district, through its board of commissioners, shall have the power and right to sue and be sued, and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and in its corporate name which are necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes and object for which it is created.  B. The district, through its board of commissioners, is hereby granted and shall have and may exercise all powers necessary or convenient for carrying out its purposes including but not limited to the following: (1) The board may acquire, establish, operate, and maintain one or more public cemeteries within the district. However, the board shall have no authority to expropriate property.  (2) The board may incur debt and contract obligations.  (3) The board may establish all rules and regulations it deems necessary for any public cemetery acquired, established, operated, or maintained by the district.  (4) The board may employ a sexton and other employees and fix and pay their compensation.  (5) The board may contract with respect to any land acquired by it for cemetery purposes with any person on such terms and conditions and for such period of time as will, in the discretion of the board, assure the proper care, maintenance, and control of the public cemeteries located in the district.  (6) The board may establish lots, plots, or any interment spaces within its public cemeteries and issue permits for the interment therein of deceased persons or sell any lot, plot, or interment space to the public at terms fixed by the board, to be used and maintained exclusively for such purposes and subject to the laws of this state and ordinances of the parish. C. The board shall construct and maintain the necessary roads and streets and shall provide for proper drainage in all public cemeteries in the district. The board shall provide upkeep and maintenance for public cemeteries in the district.  D. For purposes of this Chapter, a public cemetery shall include any cemetery owned by a municipality, by the parish, or by the district.  Acts 1989, No. 160, §1.