§ 5-642. Immunity for transfer of unclaimed cremains of veterans for disposition.

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-642 (2019) (N/A)
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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.