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Chapter 12 - CEMETERIES

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Ridgeland, SC.

Local law · Updated January 5, 2023 · 735 sections

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Sec. 12-1. - Damaging shrubbery or other things.#

It is unlawful for any person to damage or deface any ornamental shrubbery or any other thing put, placed or growing on any lot in any cemetery in the town by plucking flowers or otherwise tearing, cutting or removing any part thereof.

(Code 1995, § 12.20.010; Code 2006, § 91.01)

Sec. 12-2. - Defacing monuments.#

It is unlawful for any person to damage or deface a tombstone or monument in any cemetery in the town by shooting the same or otherwise chipping, breaking, or in any way marring the surface thereof.

(Code 1995, § 12.20.020; Code 2006, § 91.02)

Sec. 12-3. - Firing pistol or gun.#

It is unlawful for any person to fire a pistol or gun in any cemetery or graveyard within the limits of the town.

(Code 1995, § 12.20.030; Code 2006, § 91.03)

Sec. 12-4. - Establishment prohibited without permission.#

It is unlawful for any person to establish or use within the town any place for the burial of the dead without permission of the council. This prohibition shall not extend to burial grounds established in the town as of the effective date of this Code or within the boundaries as established as of such date for that purpose.

(Code 1995, § 12.20.040; Code 2006, § 91.04)