1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) Burial Space.

      1. (a) “Burial space” means land or space in a structure used or to be used for human interment.
      2. (b) “Burial space” includes an interment right in the land or space.

   2. (2) Consumer.

      1. (a) “Consumer” means an actual or prospective purchaser, lessee, or recipient of consumer goods, consumer services, consumer realty, or consumer credit.
      2. (b) “Consumer” includes an individual directed by the consumer, or properly acting on behalf of a deceased consumer, to inquire about the cost or purchase of burial space or burial goods or to act on behalf of the consumer.
   3. (3) “Decedent” means a person or pet who is no longer living.
   4. (4) “Installation of a memorial” includes the installation of a foundation for a memorial.
   5. (5) “Licensee” means a person licensed by the State agency to sell burial space, burial goods, or burial services.
   6. (6) “Memorial” means a marker, memorial, monument, scroll, urn, vase, or other permanent fixture used to memorialize a burial space.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §§5-204,5-205, 5-303, 5-307, 5-312, and 5-404, 5-605, 5-710, and 5-801, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 22, 1999 (26:6 Md. R. 485)

Regulation .01 amended effective April 29, 2024 (51:8 Md. R. 366)

Regulation .02B amended effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241); April 29, 2024 (51:8 Md. R. 366)

Regulation .03A amended effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241); April 29, 2024 (51:8 Md. R. 366)

Regulation .04A amended effective December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2128); February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241)

Regulation .04B amended effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241)