Pennsylvania Act 1849-296 — CEMETERIES AND GRAVEYARDS PROTECTED

Act text

CEMETERIES AND GRAVEYARDS PROTECTED
                  Act of Apr. 5, 1849, P.L. 397, No. 296              Cl. 09
                                  AN ACT

     To prevent the opening of streets or public roads through burial
        grounds, and for the protection of cemeteries and grave
        yards.

        Section 1.  Opening highways through cemeteries illegal
     except in Philadelphia
        It shall not be lawful to open any street, lane, alley or
     public road through any burial ground or cemetery within this
     Commonwealth, any laws heretofore passed to the contrary
     notwithstanding: provided, that this section shall not extend to
     the City and County of Philadelphia. April 5, P.L. 397, Sec. 1.