§ 5-531
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§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.