§ 5-531. Out-of-home placement and foster care -- Payment of funeral expenses

MD Fam L Code § 5-531 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A local department may pay reasonable funeral expenses, not exceeding $650, for a child who was receiving foster care under this subtitle, if:

(1)    no individual who was legally responsible for the support of the child is able to pay; and

(2)    other resources, including insurance benefits or the child’s estate, are insufficient.

(b)    The cost of funeral expenses shall be charged to State funds.