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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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BUSINESS REGULATION |
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TITLE 5. CEMETERIES |
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SUBTITLE 7. PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS |
§ 5-701. Definitions
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(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Burial space. --
(1) "Burial space" means land or space in a structure used or to be used for burial.
(2) "Burial space" includes a burial right in the land or space.
(c) Buyer. -- "Buyer" means a person who buys preneed goods or preneed services.
(d) Preneed burial contract. -- "Preneed burial contract" means a written instrument under which preneed goods or preneed services are to be sold and delivered or performed.
(e) Preneed services. --
(1) "Preneed services" means services that are sold:
(i) before the buyer's death; and
(ii) in connection with burial or cremation.
(2) "Preneed services" includes opening and closing a grave.
(f) Seller. -- "Seller" means a registered cemeterian, registered crematory operator, registered seller, or any other person who sells preneed goods or preneed services.
(g) Specific funds. -- "Specific funds" means money that is identified to a specific preneed burial contract.
(h) Trust account. -- "Trust account" means a preneed trust account.