If the body of any deceased person be found buried on any lot or ground in the city, the owner or agent of which lot or ground cannot be found, it shall be lawful and is hereby made the duty of the health officer to cause such body to be disinterred and buried in a cemetery established by this chapter; provided however, that the provisions of this article shall not apply to the remains of deceased persons which have been interred prior to April 15, 1943.
(Code 1943, Art. 9-11)