Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-642
Transfers of unclaimed cremains
Effective Oct 1, 2025Added by Acts 2015, c. 349, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 261, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 262, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.State of Maryland
- (a) In this section, “veteran” has the meaning stated in § 9-901 of the State Government Article.
- (b) A licensed funeral establishment or holder of a permit to engage in the business of a crematory who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for transferring the unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran to a veterans service organization for purposes of disposition as provided in § 5-803 of the Business Regulation Article and § 7-406 of the Health Occupations Article.
- (c) A veterans service organization that acts in good faith is not civilly liable for receiving the unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran for purposes of disposition as provided in § 5-803 of the Business Regulation Article and § 7-406 of the Health Occupations Article.
Added by Acts 2015, c. 349, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 261, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 262, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.