Governor Schwarzenegger’s office announced today that he has signed Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani’s Bill, AB 124, which is intended to help the State Cemetery and Funeral Bureau to facilitate maintenance of cemeteries that have been neglected or abandoned. Galgiani crafted the bill in response to the ongoing difficulties at Evergreen Memorial Park in Merced after finding out that the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau had very few options to assist in such situations.
Galgiani’s bill will ensure continual up-keep of private cemeteries when a cemetery is abandoned or neglected by an owner. AB 124 will authorize the appointment of a licensed temporary manager in these dire situations to care for and maintain the cemetery property. AB 124 is a common sense measure that will make certain that California’s deceased loved ones are treated with dignity and respect.
Law goes into effect immediately after being chaptered by the Secretary of State.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
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