# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 5. Death

### Subtitle 5. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 5-503

A person may not cremate or initiate alkaline hydrolysis or natural organic reduction of a body until at least 12 hours after death.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)