One should never give away carth that is barren or that is burnt; nor should one give away any earth that is near a crematorium, or that has been possessed and enjoyed by a sinful person before such gift.
न चोषरां न निर्दग्धां महीं दद्यात् कथंचन॥ न श्मशानपरीतां च न च पापनिषेविताम्।