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(a) A licensed funeral establishment 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 cremated remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran to a veterans service organization for purposes of disposition as provided in § 5-803 of the Business Regulation Article and § 7-406 of the Health Occupations Article.
(b) A veterans service organization that acts in good faith is not civilly liable for receiving the unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran for purposes of disposition as provided in § 5-803 of the Business Regulation Article and § 7-406 of the Health Occupations Article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-642 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/courts-and-judicial-proceedings/md-code-cts-and-jud-pro-sect-5-642/
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