Title 5. Cemeteries — Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-901 (2026)
Title 5. Cemeteries
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 5–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not engage in cemetery operations, attempt to engage in cemetery operations, or provide or offer to provide burial space, goods, and services unless the individual is authorized as a registrant.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not engage in a burial goods business or attempt to provide burial goods unless the individual is authorized as a registrant.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-902 (2026)
Title 5. Cemeteries
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 5–902LinkCopy Citation
Except for a registered cemeterian or registered seller who operates a business as a sole proprietor or a registrant employed by a sole proprietor, a person may not engage in the operation of a cemetery or burial goods business unless:
(1)
the business is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership; and
(2)
the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership holds a permit issued under this title.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-903 (2026)
Title 5. Cemeteries
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
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Unless a person is authorized as a registrant, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including cemeterian, registered cemeterian, burial goods seller, or registered seller, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to engage in the operation of a cemetery or provide burial goods.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-904 (2026)
Title 5. Cemeteries
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
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A person 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 $15,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-905 (2026)
Title 5. Cemeteries
Subtitle 9. Prohibited Acts
§ 5–905LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If the Director finds that a person has violated this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Director may refer the matter to:
(1)
the Attorney General for civil enforcement; or
(2)
the appropriate State’s Attorney for criminal prosecution.
(b)
The Attorney General may sue for and a court may grant:
(1)
injunctive or other equitable relief;
(2)
imposition of a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000; or
(3)
both.