La. Rev. Stat. § 8:812
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Conveyance of cemetery spaces; formality and recordation
Official statutory text
Cemetery authorities that own land destined as places for the interment of human remains may convey portions thereof, or cemetery spaces located therein, for interments. The acts of conveyance shall be passed under the form prescribed by the cemetery authority, and any acts so made shall be equally authentic and impart full proof as if passed before a notary and two witnesses. It shall not be necessary to record such instruments in any public office.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1.
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