Legislation Protects Those Who Buried at Pet Cemeteries

On Monday night, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation I sponsored that protects those who have purchased lots in pet cemeteies.

The new law requires a pet cemetery owner to notify newspapers, as well as those who purchased lots, if the cemetery will be sold or used for a purpose other than a cemetery.  Within 90 days, those who provide a receipt must be compensated.

Much attention has been focused on the Oakleigh Pet Cemetery.  This property does not meet the standards we would expect for a cemetery.  To the best of my knowledge, there are no plans to sell the property--but I wanted this legislation in place in case that ever occurs.