Maryland § 5-506
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-506, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-506.
(a) A health officer may take control of a body that is being kept in a room where an individual lives and that is in a condition that endangers an individual in the house where the body is kept if:
(1) At least 3 individuals living near the house or a physician asks the health officer, in writing, to order final disposition of the body;
(2) The health officer issues an order for final disposition, within a time period stated in the order; and
(3) Final disposition of the body is not made within that time.
(b) A person may not obstruct the carrying out of an order of a health officer under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-506
What does Maryland Code § 5-506 cover?
Section 5-506 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 § 5-506?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-506" (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 § 5-506 apply to my situation?
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