§ 5–610
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-610 (2026)
Title 5. Cemeteries
Subtitle 6. Perpetual Care
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(a)
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, a sole proprietor registered cemeterian, permit holder, or any other person subject to the permit or registration requirements of this title who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:
(1)
for a first violation, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both;
(2)
for a second violation, a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both; and
(3)
for a third or subsequent violation, a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a corporation violates this subtitle, each officer responsible for the violation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:
(1)
for a first violation, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both;
(2)
for a second violation, a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both; and
(3)
for a third or subsequent violation, a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
(c)
A person who willfully misappropriates or intentionally and fraudulently converts perpetual care trust funds in excess of $100 to that person’s own use is guilty of a felony and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both.