Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Preneed Burial Contracts
Section 5-701 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    (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” means a person who buys preneed goods or preneed services.
    (d)    “Preneed burial contract” means a written instrument under which preneed goods or preneed services are to be sold and delivered or performed.
    (e)    (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” means a registered cemeterian, registered crematory operator, registered seller, or any other person who sells preneed goods or preneed services.
    (g)    “Specific funds” means money that is identified to a specific preneed burial contract.
    (h)    “Trust account” means a preneed trust account.

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