When, after a period of thirty years, a plot has ceased to be maintained, the mayor may declare this state of abandonment by means of a report brought to the attention of the public and the families.
If, one year after this duly carried out publicity, the plot is still in a state of abandonment, the mayor has the option of referring the matter to the municipal council, which is called upon to decide whether or not the plot should be repossessed.
If so, the mayor may issue an order declaring the repossession by the municipality of the land assigned to this plot.