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General Provisions

This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “General Provisions.” It is part of Title 57, titled “Religious And Charitable Matters; Cemeteries.” It is part of Chapter 3, titled “Cemeteries.” It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 57-22
Conveyance of land to trustees or local governing body for cemetery use
§ 57-23
Appointment, change or removal of trustees
§ 57-24
Powers and duties of trustees
§ 57-24.1
Trustee for purpose of suit
§ 57-25
Condemnation of land for cemeteries
§ 57-26
Restrictions as to location of cemeteries and as to quantity of land
§ 57-27
City of Richmond may prohibit burials in certain cemeteries
§ 57-27.1
Access to cemeteries located on private property; cause of action for injunctive relief; applicability
§ 57-27.2
Correction of interment errors
§ 57-27.3
Authorization for interment

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