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1999 Florida Statutes
Courts; powers; abatement of nuisances.
497.229 Courts; powers; abatement of nuisances.--
(1) In addition to all other means provided by law for the enforcement of a temporary restraining order or an injunction, the circuit court may impound the property of a cemetery company, including books, papers, documents, and records pertaining thereto, and may appoint a receiver or administrator to prevent further violation of this chapter.
(2) A court-appointed receiver or administrator may take any action to implement the provisions of the court order, to ensure the performance of the order, and to remedy any breach thereof.
(3) Any nonconforming physical condition in a cemetery or component thereof which is the result of a violation of this chapter or of the rules of the board relating to construction, physical operations, or care and maintenance at the cemetery shall be deemed a public nuisance, and the nonconforming physical conditions caused by such violation may be abated as provided in s. 60.05.
History.--ss. 10, 40, ch. 80-238; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 89-8; ss. 89, 122, ch. 93-399; s. 4, ch. 98-268.
Note.--Former s. 559.374; s. 497.016.