§ 7–3A-02
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 7-3A-02 (2026)
Title 7. Morticians and Funeral Directors
Subtitle 3A
§ 7–3A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In order to register, an applicant must:
(1)
Be at least 18 years old;
(2)
Be of good moral character;
(3)
Achieve:
(i)
Certification as a crematory operator from:
(1)
The Cremation Association of North America (CANA); or
(2)
The International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association (ICCFA); or
(ii)
An equivalent certification recognized by the Board;
(4)
Be affiliated with a crematory or reduction facility operated by a registrant or permit holder; and
(5)
Successfully complete any other training related to the operation of a crematory or reduction facility required by the Board in regulation.
(b)
An applicant shall register by:
(1)
Submitting to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides; and
(2)
Paying a nonrefundable application fee and any other applicable fee set by the Board.
(c)
(1)
The Board shall issue a registration to an applicant who meets the requirements of this section.
(2)
A registration issued by the Board under this subsection may not be transferred from one individual to another.