Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-531
Funeral costs of foster child
Effective Jul 1, 1986Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1986, c. 17, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986.State of Maryland
(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.
- (b) The cost of funeral expenses shall be charged to State funds.
Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1986, c. 17, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986.