La. Rev. Stat. § 8:305

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Rule against perpetuities, etc., inapplicable

Official statutory text

Dedication to cemetery purposes pursuant to this Title is not invalid as violating any laws against perpetuities or the suspension of the power of alienation of title to or use of property but is expressly permitted and shall be considered to be in respect for the dead, a provision for the interment of human remains, and a duty to and for the benefit of the general public.

Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2022, No. 574, §1.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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