Sec. 3. (a) A person who lawfully removes a grave memorial must file the following with the county recorder of the county where the grave memorial was located before its removal:

(1) A precise description of all text appearing on the grave memorial including:

(A) names;

(B) dates;

(C) references to other individuals; and

(D) mementos.

(2) A photograph of the grave memorial.

(3) A written description and photograph of the location of the site from which the grave memorial was removed.

     (b) A county recorder may collect a filing fee under IC 36-2-7-10 for filings under this section.

     (c) A county recorder is:

(1) not required to obtain special recording equipment for the purpose of recording the information listed in subsection (a); and

(2) required to record only the information listed in subsection (a) that the recorder’s current recording equipment can accommodate.

     (d) The state board of accounts shall prescribe a form for recording the information listed in subsection (a). The form shall be available to the public at each local health department office.

As added by P.L.100-1999, SEC.1.