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2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-531 - Out-of-home placement and foster care -- Payment of funeral expenses


MD Fam L Code § 5-531 (2013) What's This?

§5-531.

(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.

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