In the establishment of a union cemetery, a municipal corporation and a township may make use of a public burial ground or cemetery held by the municipal corporation or township, and may make use of any land acquired by dedication, gift, or devise for burial purposes.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 759.40

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.