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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 10-401 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/criminal-law/md-code-crim-law-sect-10-401/
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