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§ 5-514. Burial or disposal of dead human bodies

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: October 1, 2015

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 5. Death (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Miscellaneous Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2015
MD Code, Health - General, § 5-514
§ 5-514. Burial or disposal of dead human bodies
Currentness
In general
(a) An individual may not bury or dispose of a body except:
(1) In a family burial plot or other area allowed by a local ordinance;
(2) In a crematory;
(3) In a cemetery;
(4) By donating the body to medical science; or
(5) By removing the body to another state for final disposition in accordance with the laws of the other state.
Penalty for violation
(b) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2015, c. 419, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015.
MD Code, Health - General, § 5-514, MD HEALTH GEN § 5-514
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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