MS HB320

Authorizes counties and municipalities to clean perpetual care cemetery property that is not properly maintained and detrimental to public health and welfare, following notice and hearing requirements.

Defines "not being properly maintained" to include unchecked vegetation growth, vandalism, unusable entrances/exits, excess debris, or disintegration of grave markers or boundaries.

Prohibits counties and municipalities from assessing penalties against perpetual care cemetery owners, though actual cleanup costs may still be assessed.

Allows counties and municipalities to apply to the Secretary of State for court orders directing perpetual care trust fund trustees to release accrued interest or principal to reimburse actual cleanup costs incurred.

Takes effect July 1, 2021.