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CT SB00432

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

General Law Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the timeframe for unpaid cemetery lot charges from 10 years to 1 year before a town or cemetery association can authorize sale of the unused portion of the lot
  • Shortens the notice period given to lot holders from 1 year to 6 months to pay outstanding charges before the lot may be sold
  • Requires notice to lot holders and beneficially interested persons by registered or certified mail, and publication in a local newspaper at least once if interested parties cannot be identified
  • Removes the requirement to reserve space in sold lots for the surviving spouse of the original lot holder
  • Directs sale proceeds to first reimburse the town or cemetery association for past due charges and sale costs, with remaining balance placed in a perpetual care fund to maintain uncared-for lots

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Sale Of Abandoned Or Unused Cemetery Lots.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2018

Committee Referrals

General Law3/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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