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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It is unlawful for any organization subject to the provisions of this chapter to deny the privilege of interment of the remains of any deceased person in any cemetery described in section 23-21.1-01 solely because of the race or color of such deceased person. Any contract, agreement, deed, covenant, restriction, or charter provision at any time entered into, or bylaw, rule, or regulation adopted or put in force, either subsequent or prior to the effective date of this chapter, authorizing, permitting, or requiring any organization subject to the provisions of this chapter to deny such privilege of interment because of race or color of such deceased person is hereby declared to be null and void and in conflict with the public policy of this state. No organization subject to the provisions of this chapter or any director, officer, agent, employee, or trustee thereof or therefor, shall be liable for damages or other relief, or be subject to any action in any court otherwise having jurisdiction in the premises by reason of refusing to commit any act declared unlawful herein.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-21.1-08. Unlawful acts--Denial of privilege of interment because of race or color - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-23-health-and-safety/nd-cent-code-sect-23-21-1-08/
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