# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities

### Subtitle 4. Crimes Relating to Human Remains

#### Section 10-405

(a) A person may not, with the intent to conceal a crime, knowingly and willfully dismember, destroy, remove, bury, dispose of, or obliterate by any means any portion of human remains.

(b) A person may not aid or abet another in violating subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.

(d) A sentence imposed under this section may be consecutive to or concurrent with any other sentence imposed for any other crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)