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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-701

Known as the Maryland Cemetery Act

The act spans §§ 5-1001 to 5-905 (66 sections).

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) (1) “Burial space” means land or space in a structure used or to be used for burial.

(2) “Burial space” includes a burial right in the land or space.

(c) “Buyer” means a person who buys preneed goods or preneed services.

(d) “Preneed burial contract” means a written instrument under which preneed goods or preneed services are to be sold and delivered or performed.

(e) (1) “Preneed services” means services that are sold:

(i) before the buyer’s death; and

(ii) in connection with burial or cremation.

(2) “Preneed services” includes opening and closing a grave.

(f) “Seller” means a registered cemeterian, registered crematory operator, registered seller, or any other person who sells preneed goods or preneed services.

(g) “Specific funds” means money that is identified to a specific preneed burial contract.

(h) “Trust account” means a preneed trust account.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.