Relocation of Human Remains - Authorization Process

SB 624 requires anyone seeking to move human remains from a burial site to first obtain approval from the Office of Cemetery Oversight, rather than directly applying to a State’s Attorney. This applies to both marked and unmarked burial sites, with the oversight office now handling initial authorization instead of newspaper notices. The bill establishes new application procedures, delays relocation under certain circumstances, and directs fees to the Cemetery Oversight Fund. It also clarifies that remains must be reinterred in approved locations with specific documentation, while maintaining existing health permit requirements. The law amends Maryland’s Criminal Law regarding removal of human remains.