Business Regulation - Cemeteries - Requirements for Sale or Transfer or Government Acquisition

SB 1021 requires cemetery owners (including those previously exempt from registration) to obtain approval from the Cemetery Oversight Director before selling or transferring a cemetery. Owners must submit an application with details about the cemetery, potential buyers, and a preservation plan identifying descendants, plot buyers, and maintenance groups. They must also provide public notice through newspaper ads, physical signage, and a public meeting. The bill also allows governments to acquire abandoned cemeteries under specific conditions.