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.