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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 8 Pa.C.S.A. Boroughs and Incorporated Towns § 2805.1. Neglected or abandoned cemeteries

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Maintenance.--The council may, upon compliance with subsection (b), direct the removal of weeds, refuse and debris from an abandoned or neglected cemetery.

(b) Notice.--

(1) To exercise the power under subsection (a), the council must give notice to the owner directing the removal of weeds, refuse and debris from the cemetery within 30 days of service under paragraph (2).

(2) Notice must be effected by any of the following means:

(i) Personal service on the owner.

(ii) Certified mail, addressee only, return receipt requested, to the owner at the owner's last known address.

(iii) After reasonable attempts to give notice under subparagraph (i) or (ii) have failed, posting notice at or upon the property.

(c) Action.--

(1) If the removal is not completed within 30 days after the notice is effected under subsection (b)(2), the council shall provide for the removal to be done by employees of the borough or by a contractor at the expense of the borough.

(2) The costs of removal under paragraph (1) shall be assessed against the owner of the cemetery and collected under Chapter 21A (relating to assessments and charges for public improvements). 1

1 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 21A00 et seq.
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