# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities

### Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Health and Public Safety

#### Section 5-642

(a) In this section, "veteran" has the meaning stated in Sec. 9-901 of the State Government Article.

(b) A licensed funeral establishment, registered reduction operator, 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 cremains or hydrolyzed or soil remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran to a veterans service organization for purposes of disposition as provided in Sec. 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 cremains or hydrolyzed or soil remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran for purposes of disposition as provided in Sec. 7-406 of the Health Occupations Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)