§ 7-3. Disinterments.

(a)

The director of public health shall cause any human remains interred in any place within the city limits, other than as provided in section 7-1, to be at once disinterred, removed and reinterred as is provided in the case of pauper dead; the cost of which shall be a charge against the person violating this section and shall be collected as are other claims due the city.

(b)

Disinterment of concrete vaults will be made only by special contract between the vault manufacturer and the city. Cemetery employees will open the grave but will not remove the vault therefrom.

(c)

Disinterment for an inquest by court order will be made by the coroner or his lawful agent. Cemetery employees will not participate in any way. No liability for damage to casket or outer container will be assumed by the city in connection with disinterment or removal.

(d)

The coroner or his lawful agent will furnish the city with proper permits and legal instruments regarding disinterments.

(Code 1950, § 10-3; Ord. No. 24901, § 1, 4-18-57; Code 1959, § 9-3; Ord. No. 39758, § 12, 7-29-71)