The purpose of this chapter is to regulate backyard burials in the Town
of Highlands, including, but not limited to the following.
No person shall cause the remains of a human being to be buried, or
establish a burial ground for such purpose, in the Town of Highlands in any
ground not set apart and recognized as a municipal, religious or not-for-profit
corporation cemetery.
Any violation of this chapter is punishable after a finding of guilt
in the Justice Court of the Town of Highlands and is punishable by a fine
fixed by the Justice Court in its sole discretion in an amount of not less
than $100 nor more than $1,000.