§ 10–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 10-401 (2026)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 4. Crimes Relating to Human Remains
§ 10–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Associated funerary object” means an item of human manufacture or use that is intentionally placed:
(i)
with human remains at the time of interment in a burial site; or
(ii)
after interment, as a part of a death ceremony of a culture, religion, or group.
(2)
“Associated funerary object” includes a gravestone, monument, tomb, or other structure in or directly associated with a burial site.
(c)
(1)
“Burial site” means a natural or prepared physical location, whether originally located below, on, or above the surface of the earth, into which human remains or associated funerary objects are deposited as a part of a death ceremony of a culture, religion, or group.
(2)
“Burial site” includes the human remains and associated funerary objects that result from a shipwreck or accident and are left intentionally to remain at the site.
(d)
“Permanent cemetery” means a cemetery that is owned by:
(1)
a cemetery company regulated under Title 5 of the Business Regulation Article;
(2)
a nonprofit organization; or
(3)
the State.