1. (a) As used in this section, "lot" includes a half-lot.

2. (b) If:

   1. (1) the owner of a lot fails to pay an assessment imposed under section 3 of this chapter within the time allowed by the bylaws of the association of the incorporated cemetery; and

   2. (2) the lot is not occupied by a grave;

      the incorporated cemetery may sell the lot to satisfy the unpaid assessment after following the procedure set forth in subsection (c).

3. (c) The association of an incorporated cemetery may sell a lot under this section if:

   1. (1) the association provides:

      1. (A) notice in a writing addressed individually to the owner of the lot; or

      2. (B) if the address of the owner is unknown, notice by publication once each week for a period of two (2) weeks in a newspaper of general circulation that is printed and published in the county in which the cemetery is located;

         stating that the lot may be sold unless the assessment is paid within thirty (30) days after the date of the writing delivered under clause (A) or the second publication under clause (B); and

   2. (2) the assessment is not paid within the period referred to in subdivision (1).

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