42Notifications of possible cemeteries

42 Notifications of possible cemeteries

(1)  If –

(a) a person believes, on reasonable grounds, that land owned by the person is a cemetery or holds more than one monument; and

(b) the person knows, or reasonably suspects, that the land is not covered by an entry in the register kept by the regulator under section 14  –

the person is to notify the regulator of that belief, and the reasons that the person holds that belief, as soon as practicable after forming the belief.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(2)  The general manager of a council is to notify the regulator as soon as practicable after the general manager becomes aware that land within the municipal area of the council –

(a) is a cemetery, or holds more than one monument; and

(b) is not covered by an entry in the register kept by the regulator under section 14 .

(3)  If the regulator is notified under this section in respect of land, the regulator is to inform the owner of the land of his or her obligations and rights under this Act.