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§ 5-401. Engagement in the operation of a cemetery

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness RegulationEffective: October 1, 2010

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Regulation (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Cemeteries (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Permits and Statement Filings (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2010
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 5-401
§ 5-401. Engagement in the operation of a cemetery
Currentness
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a registered cemeterian, registered crematory operator, or registered seller may engage in the operation of a cemetery, crematory, or burial goods business as a sole proprietor or through:
(1) a corporation as an officer, director, employee, or agent of the corporation;
(2) a limited liability company as a member, employee, or agent of the limited liability company; or
(3) a partnership as a partner, employee, or agent of the partnership.
(b) Subject to the provisions of this title, a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may engage in the operation of a cemetery, crematory, or burial goods business through a registered cemeterian, registered crematory operator, or registered seller.
(c)(1) A registered cemeterian who engages in the operation of a cemetery through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership under this title is subject to all of the provisions of this title that relate to engaging in the operation of a cemetery.
(2) A registered crematory operator who engages in the operation of a crematory through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership under this title is subject to all of the provisions of this title that relate to engaging in the operation of a crematory.
(3) A registered seller who engages in the operation of a burial goods business through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership under this title is subject to all of the provisions of this title that relate to providing burial goods services.
(d)(1) A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that engages in the operation of a cemetery, crematory, or burial goods business under this title is not, by its compliance with this title, relieved of any responsibility that the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership may have for an act or an omission by its officer, director, member, partner, employee, or agent.
(2) An individual who engages in the operation of a cemetery, crematory, or burial goods business through a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership is not, by reason of the individual's employment or other relationship with the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, relieved of any individual responsibility that the individual may have regarding that practice.

Credits

Acts 1997, c. 675, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2010, c. 450, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 5-401, MD BUS REG § 5-401
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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