§ 10-12. Conduct of persons.

(a)

Within the cemetery, all persons are prohibited from picking flowers (wild or cultivated), breaking or injuring any tree, shrub or plant, or writing upon, defacing or destroying any memorial, marker, fence or other structure. No person may destroy or otherwise disturb the birds or other animal life within the cemetery if not authorized by the superintendent of cemeteries.

(b)

Within the cemetery, no person may loiter, litter, use profane language, or bring in or consume alcoholic liquors. Further, no person may possess firearms without the approval of the superintendent of cemeteries, unless the person is a duly authorized law enforcement officer or a duly authorized military escort for a veteran's funeral or memorial service.

(c)

No person may walk or allow dogs or other animals in the cemetery.

(d)

Peddling of flowers or plants or soliciting the sale of any commodity, other than gravesites by authorized township employees, is prohibited within the cemetery.

(e)

No signs or notices or advertisements of any kind shall be allowed in the cemetery, unless placed by authorized township employees.

(f)

Proper conduct must be observed on cemetery grounds at all times. The cemetery shall not be used as a place for recreational activity. The superintendent of cemeteries shall have the authority to direct the removal from the cemetery any person who acts in a disrespectful manner or without proper decorum.

(g)

Persons conducting business on the grounds of the cemetery must furnish proof of insurance upon request by the township.

(Ord. No. 162, § 13, 8-20-2001)