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§ 5-531. Funeral costs of foster child

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Children (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Child Welfare Services; Foster Care (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-531
§ 5-531. Funeral costs of foster child
Currentness
In general
(a) A local department may pay reasonable funeral expenses, not exceeding $650, for a child who was receiving foster care under this subtitle, if:
(1) no individual who was legally responsible for the support of the child is able to pay; and
(2) other resources, including insurance benefits or the child's estate, are insufficient.
Allocation of costs
(b) The cost of funeral expenses shall be charged to State funds.

Credits

Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1986, c. 17, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986.
MD Code, Family Law, § 5-531, MD FAMILY § 5-531
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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