(1) In this regulation closed entry means an entry in the
register that is not an open entry;
open entry means an entry in the register
in respect of an exclusive right of burial if (a) all persons
entitled to be buried under that exclusive right of burial have been buried;
or
(b) the exclusive right of burial has expired;
register means the register
of exclusive rights of burial kept under subregulation (2) .
(2) A cemetery manager must keep a register of all exclusive rights of
burial granted for the cemetery. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10
penalty units.
(3) For each exclusive right of burial granted for the cemetery, the
cemetery manager must ensure that the following details are entered in the
register: (a) the name of the person holding the exclusive right of burial;
(b) the name of all persons entitled to be buried under the exclusive right of
burial, where known;
(c) if appropriate, a description of all classes of
persons entitled to be buried under the exclusive right of burial;
(d) the
number or other identifier of each plot in the cemetery, or portion of the
cemetery, in respect of which the exclusive right of burial has been granted.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
(4) The following persons are entitled to inspect a closed entry in the
register at any reasonable time: (a) an authorised officer;
(b) a person who
is (i) the holder of the exclusive right of burial in respect of
which the entry in the register was made; or
(ii) a person with authority to
act on behalf of that holder;
(c) a person entitled to be buried under the
exclusive right of burial in respect of which the entry in the register was
made.
(5) A cemetery manager must not allow a person who is not specified in
subregulation (4) to inspect a closed entry. Penalty: Fine not
exceeding 10 penalty units.
(6) Any person may inspect at any reasonable time an open entry in the
register.