(a) A mortuary transport service shall be issued a permit by the Board before the mortuary transport service may remove and transport human remains in this State.(b)(1) To apply for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall submit to the Board: (i) An application on the form that the Board requires;(ii) An application fee set by the Board; and(iii) Evidence that the mortuary transport service is bonded and carries liability insurance that covers each registered transporter employed by the mortuary transport service.(2) An application for a permit shall be signed by an individual who is the owner or a co-owner of the mortuary transport service to be issued a permit.(c) To qualify for a permit, a mortuary transport service shall satisfy the Board that the mortuary transport service:(1) Has complied with all applicable State and local laws;(2) Will be owned and operated in accordance with this subtitle; and(3) While the mortuary transport service removes and transports human remains, will be held responsible for the treatment of the human remains.(d)(1) A permit holder shall use vehicles that have passed an inspection by an inspector designated by the Board while the permit holder removes and transports human remains.(2) A permit holder shall employ only registered transporters to remove and transport human remains.(e)(1)(i) A permit issued under this subtitle shall expire on the date set by the Board.(ii) A permit may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.(2) A permit holder may renew a permit for additional terms, if the permit holder:(i) Submits to the Board:1. An application on the form that the Board requires; and2. An application fee set by the Board; and(ii) Complies with any other renewal requirements established by the Board.(f) Signs and advertisements for a mortuary transport service shall display the name of the mortuary transport service as it appears on the permit.