Location — Maine Code § 1341.
Maine Code § 1341. — Location. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1341.. Location
1. Mausoleum, crematory or other structure. A community mausoleum, community crematory or other community structure that holds or contains dead human bodies may only be erected in a cemetery that is at least 20 acres in size and has been in existence and used for burial for at least 2 years preceding the erection of the structure.
2. Columbarium. A columbarium that holds or contains the cremated remains of dead human bodies may only be erected in a cemetery that is at least 5 acres in size and has been in existence and used for burial for at least 2 years preceding the erection of the structure.
3. Exception. This section does not apply to a structure containing crypts erected or controlled by a church or religious society used for the remains of the clergy or dignitaries of the church or religious society.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 1341.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Location
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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