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Subject: Re: [INPCRP] Fw: cemetery protection -- Indiana legislation
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:13:02 EST
Well, Bill caught the coal language too, but something more interesting
jumped out at me... If I use a loose interpretation of this language (which no
doubt is entirely possible) a tombstone will be considered an "artifact" in
accordance with this definition if it is over 100 years old as it was no doubt "made
or shaped by human workmanship". What kind of protection will this
legislation give to these 'artifacts' that it defines and will that prevent Walt or
Mark or any of us from removing them from the cemetery, taking them back to the
shop to restore, and then returning them in 100% better condition than they
were found? I hate to be a Scrooge this time of year, but I don't want some well
intentioned legislative change to be misinterpreted and do more damage than
good. Sorta like the language that prevents us from locating and digging up a
tombstone that is three inches below the surface of the earth because
disturbing the soil in a cemetery is forbidden. I hate to always be the devil's
advocate here, but I'd rather discuss this now in this forum than after it's too
late.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Kyle
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