Md. Code, Family Law § 5-531
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-531, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–531.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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