Burials.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 18-101
in effect§ 18-101. Burials.
(a) Grave depth.
Every grave dug in any cemetery or burial ground must be at least 4' 6" deep.
(b) Penalties.
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, subject to a fine of not more than $100 for each offense.
(Ord. 99-548.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/health/18-101Fetched: 10/25/2026