Md. Code Regs. 10.29.17.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.29.17.03 - Permit - Requirements for Permit

A. Subject to approval of the Board, a person shall receive a permit to operate a crematory in this State if the person meets the permit requirements of this chapter.

B. A person shall:

(1) Submit an application on a form provided by the Board;

(2) Pay the nonrefundable application fee and any other applicable fees set forth in Regulation .09 of this chapter;

(3) Be of good moral character, if the applicant is an individual;

(4) Designate a registered crematory operator who shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the business provided that the registered crematory operator may not be designated as the responsible party for more than a total of two crematories;

(5) Provide a certificate of status, issued by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, if the applicant is a business entity:

(a) Indicating that the entity is in good standing, or its equivalent as determined by the Board; and

(b) Dated not earlier than 30 days before the application; and

(6) Comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws.

C. An operating crematory shall apply to the Board for a permit within 90 days from the effective date of this regulation or be subject to Board action.

D. Before applying to the Board for a permit, any crematory not in operation before the effective date of this chapter shall have in its employ an individual who holds a certification from:

(1) The Cremation Association of North America (CANA);

(2) The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA); or

(3) Another equivalent body recognized jointly by the Board and the Office.

Md. Code Regs. 10.29.17.03

Regulation .03 amended effective 41:7 Md. R. 421, eff.4/14/2014