# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 7. Morticians and Funeral Directors

### Subtitle 3B

#### Section 7-3B-04

(a) Unless a permit is renewed as provided in this section, the permit expires on the second anniversary of its effective date.

(b)

  (1) At least 90 days before a permit expires, the Board shall mail or electronically transmit to the permit holder:

    (i) A renewal application form; and

    (ii) A notice that states:

      (1) The date on which the current permit expires; and

      (2) The amount of the renewal fee.

  (2) If an electronic transmission under paragraph (1) of this subsection is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall mail to the permit holder, at the last known address of the permit holder, the materials required under paragraph (1) of this subsection within 10 business days after the date the Board received the notice that the electronic transmission was undeliverable.

(c) Before a permit expires, the permit holder periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the permit holder:

  (1) Is otherwise entitled to receive a permit;

  (2) Meets the qualifications set forth for an original permit;

  (3) Pays the renewal fee set by the Board; and

  (4) Submits to the Board:

    (i) A renewal application on the form that the Board provides; and

    (ii) Any other documentation the Board requires.

(d) The Board shall renew the permit of each permit holder who meets the requirements of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)