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09.34.01.04.htm 09.34.01.04. 04 Permit―Requirements for Initial Permit of Business.. A. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit to operate a cemetery or to provide burial goods in this State if the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership meets the permit requirements in this regulation.B. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit from the Office i1) Completes an application on a form provided by the Director;.
09.34.01.07.htm 09.34.01.07. 07 Change of Information.. The responsible party shall notify the Office of any change in the information provided in the application for a permit or registration either before or after the issuance of a permit or registration within 1 week from the date of a change.
09.34.01.08.htm 09.34.01.08. 08 Setting of Fees.. All fees shall be set by the Director. The fee schedule is set forth in COMAR 09.34.03..
09.34.01.09.htm 09.34.01.09. 09 Renewal.. A. A person who is registered or permitted with the Office may renew registration or a permit every 2 years beginning on a date specified by the Office in the following manner:1) Complete the renewal application on a form supplied by the Director;. 2) Pay the renewal fee set in COMAR 09.34.03;. 3) Meet the initial registration or permit requirements under Regulations .04, .05, and .06 of this 4) Submit the documentation required by Regulation .06 of this chapter, and.
09.34.01.12.htm 09.34.01.12. 12 Display of Registration or Permit.. A registrant or permit holder shall display the registration or permit conspicuously at each business address of the registrant or permit holder.
09.34.01.9999.htm 09.34.01.9999. Administrative History Effective date: December 28, 1998 (25:26 Md. R. 1922). Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective September 1, 2001 (28:19 Md. R. 1676) emergency status expired March 1, 2002Chapter revised effective March 18, 2002 (29:5 Md. R. 503). Regulation .04B amended effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241). Regulation .05C amended effective May 8, 2017 (44:9 Md. R. 438). Regulation .05D, E adopted effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241).
09.34.02.01.htm 09.34.02.01. 01 Scope.. This chapter governs each sole proprietor registered cemeterian or permit holder who is required to have a perpetual care trust fund and identifies the information which must be provided to the Office of Cemetery Oversight as part of the perpetual care trust report.
09.34.02.02.htm 09.34.02.02. 02 Definition.. A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated.. B. Income of a Perpetual Care Trust Fund.. 1) "Income of a perpetual care trust fund" means interest or dividends earned on the perpetual care trust fund.2) "Income of a perpetual care trust fund" does not include realized capital gains of a perpetual care trust fund.
09.34.02.03.htm 09.34.02.03. 03 Perpetual Care Report.. The perpetual care trust report shall comply with the requirements of Business Regulation Article, §5-606, Annotated Code of Maryland.
09.34.02.04.htm 09.34.02.04. 04 Realized Capital Gains of a Perpetual Care Trust Fund.. Realized capital gains of a perpetual care trust fund are not income of the perpetual care trust fund and shall be deposited in the perpetual care trust fund as principal.
09.34.02.9999.htm 09.34.02.9999. Administrative History Effective date: February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241). Regulation .03 amended effective May 8, 2017 (44:9 Md. R. 438).
09.34.03.02.htm 09.34.03.02. 02 Permit Fees.. Permit fees are as follows:. A. Initial permit fee ― $200 plus $15 per sales contract of $250 or more entered into within the business' past 2 fiscal years;B. Permit renewal fee ―200 plus $15 per sales contract of $250 or more entered into within the business' past 2 fiscal years;C. Initial permit fee for a nonprofit cemetery which does not sell burial goods ― $50;. D. Permit renewal fee for a nonprofit cemetery which does not sell burial goods ― $50;.
09.34.03.9999.htm 09.34.03.9999. Administrative History Effective date: December 28, 1998 (25:26 Md. R. 1923) ―. Chapter revised as an emergency provision effective September 1, 2001 (28:19 Md. R. 1676) emergency status expired March 1, 2002 ―Chapter revised effective March 18, 2002 (29:5 Md. R. 503) ―. Chapter revised effective April 10, 2006 (33:7 Md. R. 668). Regulation .01A, B amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723). Regulation .02A, B amended effective April 29, 2013 (40:8 Md. R. 723).
09.34.04.01.htm 09.34.04.01. 01 Scope.. This chapter governs any person who holds a registration or permit to operate a cemetery or to provide burial goods in this State.
09.34.04.03.htm 09.34.04.03. 03 General Professional Practices.. A. A registrant or permit holder shall:. 1) Act in a manner that respects and protects the dignity of a decedent and the decedent's family;. 2) Conduct business in a reasonable, usual, and customary manner;. 3) Comply with the State public health laws as set forth in Health-General Article, §4-215 and §5-501 et seq. Annotated Code of Maryland;4) Comply with Commercial Law Article, Titles 12 and 13, Annotated Code of Maryland;.
09.34.04.9999.htm 09.34.04.9999. Administrative History Effective date: March 22, 1999 (26:6 Md. R. 485). Regulation .02B amended effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241). Regulation .03A amended effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241). Regulation .04A amended effective December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2128) February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241)Regulation .04B amended effective February 13, 2006 (33:3 Md. R. 241).
09.34.05.01.htm 09.34.05.01. 01 Scope.. This chapter governs the definition of terms used in COMAR 09.34.06, COMAR 09.34.07, COMAR 09.34.08 and COMAR 09.34.09.
09.34.05.9999.htm 09.34.05.9999. Administrative History Effective date: March 31, 2014 (41:6 Md. R. 378).
09.34.06.01.htm 09.34.06.01. 01 Scope.. This chapter governs the permit process for persons, regulated under Business Regulation Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, who operate a crematory in the State and the fees for crematory and registered crematory operator permits.
09.34.06.03.htm 09.34.06.03. 03 Permit ― Requirements for Permit for a Crematory Owned by a Corporation, Limited Liability Company, or Partnership.A. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit to operate a crematory in this State if the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership meets the permit requirements of this regulation.B. A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall receive a permit if the entity:. 1) Completes an application form;.
09.34.06.04.htm 09.34.06.04. 04 Permit ― Requirements for Permit for a Crematory Owned by a Sole Proprietor.. A. A sole proprietor applicant for a crematory permit shall receive a permit to operate a crematory in this State if the sole proprietor applicant meets the permit requirements of this regulation.B. A sole proprietor shall receive a permit if the sole proprietor:. 1) Completes an application form;. 2) Pays the nonrefundable application fee and any other fees due under this chapter;.
09.34.06.05.htm 09.34.06.05. 05 Permit ― Requirements for Registration for a Registered Crematory Operator.. A. An individual shall register with and receive a permit from the Office as a registered crematory operator if the individual meets the registration requirements of this regulation.B. An individual shall be registered with the Office as a registered crematory operator if the individual:1) Completes an application form;.
09.34.06.07.htm 09.34.06.07. 07 Permit ― Requirements for a New Crematory Owned by a Sole Proprietor.. A. A sole proprietor applicant for a new crematory shall receive a permit to operate if the sole proprietor applicant meets the permit requirements of this regulation.B. A sole proprietor shall receive a permit from the Office if, at least 30 days prior to the opening of the new crematory, the sole proprietor applicant:1) Completes an application form;.
09.34.06.08.htm 09.34.06.08. 08 Change of Information.. The responsible party shall notify the Office of any change in the information provided in the application for permit for a crematory or for a permit as a registered crematory operator, either before or after the issuance of a permit, within 1 week of the date of the change.
09.34.06.09.htm 09.34.06.09. 09 Renewal.. A. Before the expiration date of a permit, a permit holder shall complete and return the renewal form, pay the renewal fee, and submit any required documentation.B. A person who has a permit to engage in the operation of a crematory or a permit as a registered crematory operator may renew the permit every 2 years, beginning on a date specified by the Office, in the following manner:1) Complete the renewal application form;.
09.34.06.11.htm 09.34.06.11. 11 Hearings ― Permit Denial.. A. Permit Denial. An applicant or permit holder applying for an initial or renewal permit to the Office may be denied the issuance of a permit, subject to the hearing provisions of Business Regulation Article, §5-312, Annotated Code of Maryland.B. Hearing Before Director of Office.. 1) Except as otherwise provided in §B(2)6) of this regulation, all contested cases before the Director of the Office shall be governed by COMAR 09.01.02.
09.34.06.12.htm 09.34.06.12. 12 Fees.. A. Permit fees:. 1) Crematory permit ― $350;. 2) Registered Crematory Operator permit ― $300;. 3) Crematory permit renewal ― $350;. 4) Registered Crematory Operator permit renewal ― $300; and. 5) Late renewal fee ― $200.. B. Miscellaneous fees:. 1) Replacement of permit ― $50;. 2) Returned check fee ― $50;. 3) Additional copy of permit ― $50;. 4) Business name change ― $50;. 5) Personal name change ― $50;. 6) Business address change ― $50; and.
09.34.06.13.htm 09.34.06.13. 13 Display of Permit.. A permit holder shall display the permit conspicuously, in a public area at each business address of the permit holder.
09.34.06.14.htm 09.34.06.14. 14 Cremation Prior to Obtaining a Permit.. A crematory may cremate the human remains of one decedent prior to obtaining a permit from the Office, provided:A. The cremation is only performed as part of the manufacturer’s operator training course for the cremation machinery in which the cremation takes place; andB. The person or persons with the right to final disposition of the decedent are notified and have given permission prior to the cremation.
09.34.07.01.htm 09.34.07.01. 01 Scope.. This chapter governs crematory inspections, the complaint process, investigations, grounds for discipline, and penalties.
09.34.07.04.htm 09.34.07.04. 04 Complaints.. A. A complaint regarding a crematory authority or a registered crematory operator under the jurisdiction of the Office shall be:1) Filed by the complainant, on a form devised by the Office in compliance with the provisions of Business Regulation Article, §5-311(b) Annotated Code of Maryland; and2) Processed in accordance with the provisions of Business Regulation Article, §5-311(c)h) Annotated Code of Maryland.
09.34.07.05.htm 09.34.07.05. 05 Investigations.. The Office and the Board may share investigative information and conduct joint investigations..
09.34.07.9999.htm 09.34.07.9999. Administrative History Effective date: March 31, 2014 (41:6 Md. R. 378).
09.34.08.01.htm 09.34.08.01. 01 Scope.. This chapter governs the procedures to be followed by a permit holder in performing a cremation in this State.
09.34.08.03.htm 09.34.08.03. 03 Cremation Container.. A. A cremation container:. 1) Shall be a readily combustible, rigid container suitable for cremation;. 2) Shall provide a completely enclosed covering for the human remains;. 3) Shall be resistant to leakage or spillage;. 4) Shall be of sufficient strength and rigidity for ease of handling;. 5) Shall provide protection to the health and safety of crematory establishment personnel;.
09.34.08.04.htm 09.34.08.04. 04 Holding Facilities.. A holding facility shall:. A. Comply with applicable public health laws;. B Preserve the dignity of human remains;. C. Recognize the integrity, health, and safety of crematory establishment personnel; and. D. Be secure from access by unauthorized persons..
09.34.08.07.htm 09.34.08.07. 07 Cremation Authorization.. A. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, a crematory authority may not cremate human remains until:1) The body has been identified as required by Health Occupations Article, §7-411, Annotated Code of Maryland;2) The crematory has received:. a) A cremation authorization on a form approved by the Office and signed by an authorizing agent;. b) If applicable, a written delegation document or facsimile; and.
09.34.08.08.htm 09.34.08.08. 08 Record of Receipt of Remains.. A. A crematory authority shall provide to an individual who delivers human remains for cremation a receipt signed by both the crematory authority and the person who delivered the human remains, that includes the:1) Name of the individual from whom the human remains were received and the name of the individual's employer, if any;2) Name and address of the crematory authority;. 3) Name and address of the deceased;. 4) Gender of the deceased;.
09.34.08.10.htm 09.34.08.10. 10 Disposition of Cremated Human Remains.. A. Upon completion of the cremation, insofar as is possible:. 1) All of the recoverable residue of the cremation process shall be:. a) Removed from the cremator:. b) Except for medical devices remaining after cremation, processed; and. c) Placed in a container; and. 2) The identification disc required by Health Occupations Article, §7-411, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall be:a) Removed from the cremator; and.
09.34.08.11.htm 09.34.08.11. 11 Tools.. A crematory shall maintain, at its own expense, the following tool inventory:. A. Safety placement tool measuring a minimum of 49 inches in length;. B. Wire brushes for cleaning cremators;. C. Brush with fine bristles for cleaning pulverizers;. D. Mortar and pestle;. E. Funnel;. F. High temperature protective gloves and heat resistant leather gloves;. G. Hand magnet and metal detector wand to detect and remove metal from cremated human remains;.
09.34.08.9999.htm 09.34.08.9999. Administrative History Effective date: March 31, 2014 (41:6 Md. R. 378).
09.34.09.01.htm 09.34.09.01. 01 Scope.. This chapter governs any person who holds a permit, pursuant to Business Regulation Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, to engage in the operation of a crematory or to act as a registered crematory operator.
09.34.09.02.htm 09.34.09.02. 02 General Professional Practices.. A. A permit holder shall:. 1) Act in a manner that respects and protects the dignity of a decedent and the decedent’s family;. 2) Conduct business in a reasonable, usual, and customary manner;. 3) Comply with the State public health laws as set forth in Health General Article, §4-215 and 5-501 et seq. Annotated Code of Maryland;4) Comply with Business Regulation Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland;.
09.34.09.9999.htm 09.34.09.9999. Administrative History Effective date: March 31, 2014 (41:6 Md. R. 378).

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