Maryland § 5-102
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-102.
(a) The registration and permitting provisions of this title do not apply to:
(1) a person that owns and operates a bona fide religious–nonprofit cemetery in this State;
(2) a cemetery owned by a nonprofit organization created before 1900 by an act of the General Assembly;
(3) a county, city, or municipal corporation that owns and operates a cemetery in the State;
(4) a veterans’ cemetery operated by the State; or
(5) a private family cemetery that does not conduct public sales.
(b) This title does not apply to:
(1) the operation of a funeral establishment, including the sale of burial goods in the ordinary course of the funeral establishment’s business;
(2) the operation or ownership of a crematory in which a person who is licensed and regulated under Title 7 of the Health Occupations Article owns a greater percentage of the crematory than a registered cemeterian, registered seller, or holder of a permit for the operation of a cemetery or burial goods business;
(3) the operation or ownership of a crematory or incinerator at a licensed medical facility or educational institution;
(4) a licensed funeral director acting within the scope of the funeral director’s license; or
(5) a mortician acting within the scope of the mortician’s license.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-102
What does Maryland Code § 5-102 cover?
Section 5-102 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-102?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-102" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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