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Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 7-602

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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; and

2. 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.

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