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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-804

Known as the Maryland Cemetery Act

The act spans §§ 5–5 (66 sections).

(a) In this section, “perpetual care” has the meaning stated in § 5–601 of this title.

(b) A registered cemeterian, registered crematory operator, or permit holder that engages in the operation of a cemetery, crematory, or burial goods business who sells or offers to sell to the public cremation services, a burial lot, or a burial right in a cemetery for pet remains as to which perpetual care is stated or implied owes a duty of perpetual care for the cemetery in which the pet remains are interred.

(c) The Director shall adopt regulations in accordance with § 5–204(a) of this title to enforce the requirements of this section.

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