If:

1. (1) the grounds of a cemetery that is platted but not incorporated adjoin or are contiguous to the grounds of a cemetery that is incorporated under Indiana law; and

2. (2) a petition that:

   1. (A) seeks the incorporation of the grounds of the unincorporated cemetery into the incorporated cemetery; and

   2. (B) is signed by a majority of the owners of lots in the unincorporated cemetery;

      is filed with the board of trustees or board of directors of the association of the incorporated cemetery;

      the association may extend the boundaries of the incorporated cemetery to include the grounds of the unincorporated cemetery.

As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.46.