Tennessee Code 46-1-213 – Construction of crypts
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 46-1-213
- Cemetery: means any land or structure in this state dedicated to and used, or intended to be used, for interment of human remains. See Tennessee Code 46-1-102
- Mausoleum crypts: means chambers contained in a structure or building constructed of reinforced concrete, whether assembled above or below ground. See Tennessee Code 46-1-102
- Undeveloped: means real property that is not presently suitable for interment, entombment or inurnment as described in the purchase agreement. See Tennessee Code 46-1-102
A cemetery company shall commence construction or development of any undeveloped ground or building in which lawn or mausoleum crypts are to be constructed and in which sales, contracts for sale, or agreements for sales, are being made, within thirty-six (36) months after the date of the first sale. The construction or development of the undeveloped ground or building shall be completed within five (5) years after the date of the first sale. Failure to complete construction, as represented at the time of the first sale, shall entitle any purchaser, on demand, to recover all sums paid on the purchase price, plus interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum.